• Make a meaningful impact in a close‑knit rural community through compassionate, person‑centred care
• Be part of a supportive team built on inclusivity, accountability and shared purpose
• Bring your dedication to teamwork — together, we ensure every resident feels valued and supported

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Casual Care Partner to join our team at Kalkarni Residential Aged Care in Brookton. In this role, you will support residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose by providing personalised, person‑centred care.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, mobility, meals, meaningful engagement, and helping maintain a warm, homely environment. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to positive experiences and the wellbeing of every resident you support.

This casual position offers regular ongoing shifts for the right applicant. We are seeking someone with strong availability who can reliably support the team’s roster needs.

Please note: Staff accommodation is not available on site. Applicants must live locally or be able to secure their own accommodation in Brookton or surrounding areas.

About the Team

At Kalkarni, you will join a supportive and collaborative team that values compassion, inclusivity, accountability and teamwork. We work together to create a safe, respectful and uplifting environment where residents feel connected and cared for.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Hourly rate from $31.13 to $34.59, dependent on qualifications and experience, plus 25% casual loading and 12% superannuation
• Competitive salaries and conditions under our Enterprise Agreement
• Tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550*
• Discounted gym memberships
• Novated car leasing
• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support and nutrition advice
• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year
• Access to learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A person‑centred approach to care
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to follow care plans and work safely
• Flexibility and a team‑focused mindset
• Basic to intermediate IT skills
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day — enriching lives through communities of care.

Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs will not be accepted.