Employment Type: Permanent Part Time or Casual
Position Classification: Residential Service Assistant – Transitional Aged Care
Remuneration: $65,433.49 – $70,595.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ645787
Vaccination Category: This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).
Location: Griffith Community Health

About the role:

As a Residential Service Assistant, you will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary Transitional Aged Care team, providing short term, goal oriented domestic and support services to older people in the community. The focus of the program is enabling clients to restore and optimise their functional capacity during a time limited intervention phase of up to 12 weeks, in a non-hospital environment.

Working under the direction of the Transitional Care Coordinator, you will contribute to the wellbeing and recovery of older people, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about delivering person-centred aged care.

Key deliverables:

Deliver client-enablement focused domestic services and personal care tasks that support older clients to regain and optimise functional capacity
Participate in the development and execution of goal-oriented, multidisciplinary care plans for all Transitional Care clients
Maintain accurate and timely client records in accordance with Transitional Care guidelines and health service policy
Contribute to quality improvement activities, accreditation processes, and statistical data collection in line with Department of Health requirements
Identify and report incidents and risks using the incident management system (IMS+), including work health and safety issues specific to community-based care
Adhere to MLHD policies and procedures and practise within the limits of your professional knowledge and skills

Our ideal candidate will:

Have demonstrated experience providing enablement-focused personal and domestic services to older clients across a variety of community settings
Be able to perform a full range of home duties including cleaning and basic cooking tasks to a high standard
Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across diverse locations and services
Demonstrate sound knowledge of infection control principles, cleaning equipment, Department of Health cleaning standards, and Material Safety Data Sheets
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in an organised manner and within set timeframes
Hold a current driver's licence and be willing to travel as required
Demonstrate a commitment to quality, safety, and MLHD's CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment

What MLHD offer:

Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
Flexible work arrangements
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

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For role related queries or questions contact Anne Bond on [email protected]

Applications Close: 28 March 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds