Patient Care Assistant

**Physical 3 - Remuneration Package Range $80,383 - $83,807** (including salary $67,945 - $70,839) **General Paediatric Services** **Nhulunbuy** **One full time vacancy fixed for 12 months is available** * Are you passionate about providing compassionate, person-centred care and making a positive difference in patients' lives every day? * Support patients, families, Registered Nurses and Midwives as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary healthcare team. * Make a meaningful impact by enhancing patient comfort, wellbeing and care experiences in a remote and culturally diverse community. **The Role** As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting patients and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with a range of patient care activities and help create a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for patients and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a diverse and collaborative healthcare setting. **About you** You are a caring and reliable individual with experience providing support in a health, aged care or related environment. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes for patients. You are organised, adaptable and able to prioritise competing tasks while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and wellbeing. You thrive in a culturally diverse workplace, are committed to fostering positive working relationships, and are flexible in meeting service needs, including participating in shift work and supporting other clinical areas when required. **To be successful, you will have:** * Demonstrate experience working in a health, aged care or related environment, with the ability to support patients with a range of care activities. * Possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive, respectful and culturally inclusive workplace culture. * Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workloads, follow direction and complete delegated tasks while maintaining patient and workplace safety. * Have the physical capacity and resilience to safely perform the duties of a Patient Care Assistant in a busy healthcare environment. * Be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work a rotating shift roster and support other clinical areas as required to meet service needs. **The Benefits** * Competitive remuneration package * Retention bonus * Up to $1,724 leave loading per year * Salary packaging * Fares Out of Isolated Location –FOIL- 2 per year * 12% superannuation * Generous leave entitlements * Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances * Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government **Lifestyle and Community** East Arnhem offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by stunning coastlines, rich cultural experiences and a strong community spirit. Based in Nhulunbuy, the region’s main service hub, you’ll have access to modern amenities including schools, healthcare services, local shops and sporting clubs. Home to a close-knit community of approximately 4,000 residents, Nhulunbuy offers a relaxed lifestyle with opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, golf, walking trails and local art and cultural centres. The Northern Territory lifestyle provides an excellent work-life balance, allowing you to experience some of Australia’s most remarkable natural landscapes while being part of a diverse and welcoming community. **For further information about this vacancy please contact:** Rachel Thomson [08 8987 0275](tel:08 8987 0275) or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) **Quote vacancy number:** 70262733 **Closing date:** 22/10/2026 **Explore the Territory:** * [East Arnhem regional guide](https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/east-arnhem-land) * [Join the Territory](https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/) **Learn more about us:** * [Department of Health](https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg/Agency_sites/health) * [Testimonials](https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/explore-health-sectors/nursing-and-midwifery#:~:text=Download%2520Guide-,Testimonials,-Make%2520the%2520move) * [Linked In](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nt-health) * [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/NTGovHealth) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nt_health_/) Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit