Facility Support Worker
- Support the delivery of high-quality aged care services.
- Assist with cleaning, garden maintenance, and kitchen duties.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the unique needs of older persons.
About the role
selectability is currently seeking an enthusiastic facility support worker to join our team in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland. You will support the delivery of high-quality aged care services through tasks like:
- cleaning and ensuring facility upkeep
- garden maintenance
- assisting with transportation
- supporting kitchen duties as needed
This position requires a commitment to improving the quality of life for older persons, fostering their independence, and respecting their dignity and cultural backgrounds. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver tailored care services that address the unique needs of older persons in these areas.
Why Choose FIFO Work? For experienced and compassionate facility support workers seeking a new challenge, FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) work offers incredible benefits:
- organised swing roster with predictable rotations and leave dates for better life planning
- comprehensive fatigue management to ensure you have time to recharge
- above-award pay rates reflecting your dedication
- travel, accommodation, and meals provided—leave the logistics to us
Joining our FIFO team is not just an opportunity to experience a rewarding environment, but also a chance to work alongside committed healthcare professionals dedicated to aged care.
Local Opportunities - Prefer to stay close to home? As a local facility support worker, you’ll enjoy a rewarding work-life balance while making a meaningful difference in your community. Take pride in giving back and helping older persons live their best lives.
This is more than just a job—it's your chance to build a fulfilling career with great benefits.
About you
To be considered for this rewarding role you will have great interpersonal skills and the ability work as part of a team.
To be successful you must:
- previous experience in a similar role (highly desirable)
- previous experience working in remote areas (desirable)
- flexible to work across a 24/7 roster
- possess clear and effective communication skills
- have an understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- ability to work independently and effectively manage time
- be able to follow policies and procedures at all times
- be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
Role requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
- a current nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certificate (or the ability to obtain)
- a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
About the offer
The facility support worker is based in Aurukun, Far North Queensland.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- hourly rate of $34.45 - $41.34 + super
- up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
- access to fitness passport
- flexible working arrangements
- career pathways and opportunities for development
- employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
FIFO workers
- 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster
- free accommodation provided and all travel costs covered
- all meals provided
- above award wages
Local workers
- full time/part time, casual hours available
- above award wages
- all meals provided- when on shift
Applying
If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.
If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR team on 4453 0100 or by email HRAgedCare@selectability.com.au.
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and community aged care in the Gulf.
selectability is committed to creating safe environments where young people feel protected, respected and heard. The successful applicant will be responsible for quality service delivery to young people, recipients, older persons, families, and the community within selectability.
We value lived experience, cultural knowledge and diversity within our workforce as part of strengthening safe and inclusive practice.
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