Make a difference with a career in aged care
Would you like to make a positive difference in the lives of older people? At Southern Cross Care, that’s what we have the privilege of doing every day. We love what we do and the communities we provide care and support services for. We offer a broad range of careers in retirement living, home care, residential care and corporate roles. At Southern Cross Care, you'll be part of a team who really make a difference.
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We’re hiring Registered Nurses across regional NSW and ACT. Relocating can offer many advantages including more affordable housing, reduced cost of living, and a better quality of life. Combined with the great financial and career incentives, the right time is now to make a tree change.
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Aged Care Careers
We offer a variety of exciting career and development opportunities. With over 2,000 staff in over 40 locations, your future with us is full of opportunity.
Aged Care Careers
Facility and Deputy Managers
Managing the delivery of quality care, governance, staff and facility operations is a role that has a true impact on the lives of so many. The career pathway for a Facility Manager is varied and exciting, with many rewards, challenges and opportunities, and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Facility Manager Careers
Carers
A career in aged care is rewarding and varied. Southern Cross Care offers the opportunity to use and develop your skills, in a supportive environment with a friendly and inclusive team.
Carers
Nurses
Working in aged care allows you to know residents and clients on a personal level and see the difference you make to their quality of life. The relationships you form are special and rewarding.
Nurses
Physiotherapy and Mobility, Exercise & Engagement
Our Physiotherapists and Mobility, Exercise & Engagement Support roles work in collaboration with our Leisure & Lifestyle team deliver personalised exercise, reablement and wellness programs.
Physiotherapy & MEES
Leisure, Lifestyle & Spiritual Wellbeing
Helping our residents and clients to find meaning, purpose, hope and connection is an important part of the care services that we provide.
Leisure, Lifestyle & Spiritual Wellbeing
Corporate Careers
Providing support for our front-line teams is critical to enabling them to deliver great care and support to our residents and clients. We offer careers in a broad range of roles where you can use and develop your skills.
Corporate Careers
Students & Graduates
Our student placement, apprenticeship and traineeship programs provide you with employment in the industry where you can develop your skills while you complete your certification.
Students & GraduatesJob Opportunities
We have a broad range of careers available. Take a look at our current job opportunities to find one that suits you.
Job OpportunitiesFrequently Asked Questions
How do I express my interest in working for Southern Cross Care?
You can view and apply for current job opportunities via our Job Portal, where you can also register for future job alerts. You can also express your interest in future job opportunities by completing this form.
What background checks do I need to have to work at Southern Cross Care?
You’re required to have a current police check in order to work in aged care. Southern Cross Care can help you apply for a new police check as part of our recruitment process. You'll also need to provide the contact details for two reference checks and undertake a pre-employment functional assessment.
What opportunities does Southern Cross Care offer students?
Southern Cross Care offers a number of programs to assist students with entering the industry. Some of these programs include:
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For TAFE students, our placement program offers employment in the industry where you can develop your skills while you complete your certification.
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For school students 15 years or older, apprenticeships and traineeships provide you with valuable employment skills, hands-on industry experience and a nationally recognised qualification, while still completing secondary school qualifications.
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For 2nd and 3rd year nursing students, we offer the opportunity to work as a carer in the industry in one of our homes,where you can develop your skills while you complete your studies.
Stories
“I love being a carer, helping residents live life to the full. I've worked at two Southern Cross Care homes now and love how we make sure the residents always come first”– Joe Vella, Carer
“Being a nurse can be extremely rewarding because you become a part of a resident’s life and help make a difference to their quality of life.” – Sam Rajak, Registered Nurse
“I started with Southern Cross Care as a carer almost 18 years ago. I was given the opportunity to study, increase my knowledge and work to my position currently as Quality and Clinical Education Support Manager.”– Jolene Hurst, Quality and Clinical Education Support Manager