Personal Care Worker

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-25 Northern Suburbs Brisbane QLD Casual Hybrid Healthcare Medical

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

A$3,500–A$4,800/mo (A$42,000–A$57,600/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Role

As a Personal Care Worker, you'll provide assistance to our residents, ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices.

Responsibilities

  • ● To provide high quality, safe, and timely contemporary personal care; assisting with the functions of daily living according to the individual needs of residents.
  • ● Support and care for residents as they age and assisting them to maintain their independence and live with dignity, self-determination and comfort.
  • ● Assist the resident with self-care needs, safe mobility and transfers, and complete documentation.
  • ● Join a caring community with opportunities to progress your career in nursing or leadership.
  • ● Ensuring an effective and consumer focused care and service delivery for all residents.

Requirements

  • ● Certificate III in Individual Support & Ageing (or equivalent)
  • ● Experience in Aged Care highly regarded
  • ● Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
  • ● Prior to commencement - complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

  • ● Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
  • ● A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
  • ● Career progression and development opportunities
  • ● Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to 18,550 tax free
  • ● Private health insurance and gym discounts
  • ● An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Credential Requirements for Australia

Requirements shown are for Indian professionals relocating to Australia.

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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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ANMAC Skills Assessment

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council

Required for PR/Visa
Cost: AUD 900–1,200 Timeline: 3–5 months

For visa points only — separate from AHPRA registration

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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VETASSESS Skills Assessment (Pharmacy)

VETASSESS

Required for PR/Visa
Cost: AUD 800–1,000 Timeline: 3–5 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks