Title:  Personal Care Assistant - Residential Aged Care

Personal Care Assistant - murrenda Residential Aged Care

• Ongoing part-time opportunity | Rotating roster
• Exciting opportunity to work in our purpose-built facility
• Wantirna based | Work close to home
• Learning and career opportunities | Immediate start available 

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond. 

About the role

We have exciting opportunities for Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join us in our purpose-built residential aged care facility in Wantirna. Working in care led by Registered and Enrolled Nurses, you will support and assist residents by engaging in activities of daily living and lifestyle, supporting their well-being independence, privacy and dignity. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a discovery and interview day on the 25th of November 2026.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance; Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent
• Valid NDIS Screening Check (essential)
• Availability to work a rotating roster which include AM, PM and night duty shifts
• Previous experience working as a Personal Care Assistant in Residential Aged Care
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

 What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways. 
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us? 

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

Our commitments

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible. 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply.

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Contact Name: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit

Contact Email: NMWorkforce@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date:  23/11/2026

Need help submitting your application? 
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. 

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Respect for all | Safe and Welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, Learn and Lead