• Part-time opportunity available at our aged care facility in York
• Join a welcoming and supportive team that values leadership and collaboration
• Enjoy salary packaging benefits for eligible employees

About the role

Make a meaningful difference every day as a Residential Care Partner at our welcoming 26-bed Balladong Gardens aged care home. In this permanent part-time role, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred care by supporting residents with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, meals, and meaningful social engagement. Every day is an opportunity to enhance our residents' wellbeing, independence, and quality of life in a supportive and close-knit community.

You will help create a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, respected and supported. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will bring compassion, patience and professionalism to every shift.

This role is based at our welcoming Balladong Gardens community in York.

Roster and hours

This position follows a consistent fortnightly rotating roster:

Week 1

• Monday: 9.45pm -7.15am
• Tuesday: 9.45pm - 7.15am

Week 2

• Monday: 9.45pm - 7.15am
• Tuesday: 9.45pm - 7.15am
• Saturday: 7am - 3pm
• Sunday: 9am - 2pm

This roster offers a mix of night shifts and weekend day shifts, ideal for someone who values predictable hours and a steady rhythm.

About the team

At Balladong Gardens, you will join a supportive, values‑driven team that places residents at the centre of everything we do. We work collaboratively, communicate openly and support one another to deliver the highest standard of care. Teamwork is part of who we are, and you will be welcomed from day one.

Why join us?

At BaptistCare, we care for you while you care for others. You will have access to:

• Competitive salary range: $32.61 – $36.23 per hour
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑free
• Discounted gym memberships and novated leasing
• Flexible work options and additional leave benefits
• Free counselling, spiritual care and nutrition support
• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year
• Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
• A warm, inclusive culture where you are valued for who you are

About you

You bring a genuine commitment to supporting older people with dignity and respect. You enjoy working in a team and building meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

You will have:

• Holds or is currently working towards a Certificate III in Aged Care (or similar), or undertaking undergraduate Registered Nurse studies
• Demonstrates an understanding of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and reflects its values in the workplace
• Delivers care using a person-centred approach
• Works effectively and contributes positively within a team environment
• Communicates well and builds relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including CALD communities
• Follows written and verbal instructions accurately
• Manages a busy workload and adapts to changing priorities
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer-focused care
• Has basic to intermediate IT skills across a range of applications

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

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 Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you