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100% free health care job description templates

Ready-to-use job description templates for aged care, disability support, NDIS services, home care and community services. Fully editable, award-aligned and suitable for all Australian health care providers.

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These job description templates are designed to reflect Australian workplace standards, award requirements and health care sector best practices at the time of publication. They are provided as a general guide only and do not constitute legal or HR advice. Review and tailor each template to suit your service type, NDIS registration requirements, applicable modern award (Aged Care Award 2010 or SCHADS Award 2010), funding arrangements and specific organisational needs. It does not constitute legal, HR, or professional advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice specific to your business, workforce, or circumstances.

Health care job descriptions in Australia

Health care support roles in Australia cover aged care, disability services, NDIS support, home care, community services and early childhood. These roles are central to Australia’s care sector, supporting people to live independently, safely and with dignity.

Job descriptions for health care roles need to reflect person-centered care principles, mandatory qualifications (like Certificate III in Individual Support), NDIS compliance requirements and award coverage under the Aged Care Award 2010 or SCHADS Award 2010.

Our templates are tailored for Australian providers, covering everything from entry-level support workers to shift coordinators and team leaders. They help you attract qualified, compassionate candidates and set clear expectations about duties, qualifications and working conditions — then pair them with rostering software once your team is hired.

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15 ready-to-use templates for Australian health care providers

AGED CAREMANAGEMENT

Aged care shift coordinator

Supervises care staff and clinical operations during shifts. Manages staff allocation, incident response and ensures quality care delivery. Requires aged care experience and leadership skills.

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AGED CARECERT III

Aged care worker

Provides personal care, daily living support and companionship to elderly residents in aged care facilities or retirement villages. Essential role in maintaining dignity, comfort and wellbeing.

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COMMUNITYSUPPORT

Boarding house worker

Supports residents in supported accommodation or boarding houses with daily living tasks, meals, medication support and community participation. Works with diverse client groups including mental health and homelessness.

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MANAGEMENTLEADERSHIP

Care team leader

Leads care teams in disability or community services. Oversees service delivery, staff supervision, quality assurance and compliance. Requires Certificate IV or higher and proven leadership in support services.

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CHILDCAREENTRY LEVEL

Childcare assistant

Supports early childhood educators in supervising and caring for children. Assists with activities, meals, hygiene and maintaining safe learning environments. Entry-level role in early childhood education.

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COMMUNITYOUTREACH

Community services worker

Delivers community-based support to individuals and families. May include housing support, life skills development, advocacy and linking clients to services. Works across diverse client groups.

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COMMUNITYHOME CARE

Community support worker

Provides in-home and community support to people needing assistance with daily tasks, social participation and maintaining independence. Works across aged care, disability and home care services.

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DISABILITYPROGRAMS

Day program support worker

Helps group programs and activities for people with disability or mental health conditions. Supports skill development, social engagement and community participation in day service settings.

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DISABILITYNDIS

Disability support worker

Supports people with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities to live independently, participate in their community and achieve their NDIS goals. Person-centered care is central to this role.

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CLINICALSUPPORT

Healthcare assistant

Assists with clinical and personal care tasks under nursing supervision. Supports patients or residents with mobility, hygiene, vital signs monitoring and basic clinical documentation.

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HOME CAREMOBILE

Home care worker

Provides in-home support to elderly clients or people with disability living independently. Assists with personal care, domestic tasks, meal preparation and social support. Mobile role requiring travel.

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PERSONAL CARECERT III

Personal care assistant

Delivers personal care and daily living support in aged care, disability or home care settings. Supports clients with hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility and maintaining dignity and independence.

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RECREATIONLIFESTYLE

Recreational support worker

Plans and helps recreational activities and social programs for aged care residents or people with disability. Supports community outings, hobbies, exercise programs and social engagement.

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RESIDENTIAL24/7 CARE

Residential support worker

Supports people living in group homes or supported residential settings. Provides 24/7 care including sleepovers, personal care, medication support, behavior management and community access.

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RESPITEFLEXIBLE

Respite care assistant

Provides short-term relief care for families and carers of people with disability or aged care needs. Works in center-based or in-home respite settings. Flexible role requiring adaptability.

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What should a health care job description include?

Essential elements for effective health care job descriptions

Position title and classification level
Key responsibilities and care duties
Qualifications (e.g., Cert III/IV)
Mandatory checks and certificates
Shift patterns and roster expectations
Award coverage and pay information
Work locations (residential/community)
Person-centered care approach

All our templates include these essential elements tailored to each specific role.

Award coverage for health care workers

Most health care support roles are covered by one of two modern awards. The Aged Care Award 2010 (MA000018) applies to employees working in residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and aged care services — aged care workers, personal care assistants, shift coordinators and healthcare assistants in aged care settings. The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award 2010 (MA000100) applies to disability support workers, community support workers, home care workers, residential support workers and social/community service employees, covering NDIS providers, disability services, home care and community services.

Always verify which award applies to your specific service type and employee duties. Both awards include penalty rates for Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, evening shifts, night shifts and sleepovers, so use award interpretation software to calculate pay correctly. Most roles also require mandatory checks — a National Police Check across the sector, an NDIS Worker Screening Check for NDIS workers, and a Working with Children Check where supporting children with disability — alongside First Aid, CPR and vaccination records.

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FAQ

Health care job descriptions FAQ

  • A health care or aged care job description sets out the duties, required qualifications, mandatory checks and working conditions for a care role such as an aged care worker, disability support worker or personal care assistant. A good one also notes the classification level, the applicable modern award (the Aged Care Award 2010 or SCHADS Award 2010) and any screening requirements like a Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check. Our 15 free templates give you a compliant, Australia-specific starting point for each common health care role.

  • Most health care support roles are covered by either the Aged Care Award 2010 (MA000018) for aged care workers, or the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award 2010 (MA000100) for disability support, community services and home care workers. Check which award applies to your specific service type.

  • Most positions require at least a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Home and Community). Some roles require Certificate IV or specific training in medication administration, behavior support or manual handling. First Aid, CPR and police checks are typically mandatory.

  • If your organisation is NDIS registered, include this in the job description along with requirements like NDIS Worker Screening Check, understanding of NDIS practice standards and person-centered care approaches. This helps candidates understand compliance expectations.

  • This depends on your service model. Permanent staff provide continuity of care for clients, which is especially important in aged care and disability services. Casuals offer flexibility for variable client needs and filling shifts. Many providers use a mix. See our guide on casual vs permanent employment.

  • While there are common elements across care roles, each position has unique responsibilities and requirements. Aged care workers focus on elderly clients, disability support workers on NDIS participants, and community support workers on diverse client groups. Use role-specific templates and customize them for your service.