Careers for Mob, empowering Mob

Diverse career opportunities across the organisation available to anyone from an Indigenous background.

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A meaningful career

Are you passionate about supporting and empowering Elders in your community? Australian Unity is currently recruiting Home Care Workers to join our Aboriginal Home Health team, where you'll play a vital role in supporting your Mob. With over 300 plus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees on our team, you'll be part of a meaningful, supportive community.

For those interested in corporate careers, Australian Unity also offers opportunities across various business areas, allowing you to make a positive impact from a corporate perspective while contributing to our shared mission.

We offer:

Paid training - no prior experience required.
Flexible roles to suit your schedule - with part-time roles and contracts up to 70 hours per fortnight.
Pathways to qualifications - including support to achieve a Cert III or cert IV in individual Support.
Career growth opportunities - to explore new roles as you develop.
Competitive pay and extras - including a 92-cent-per-kilometre travel allowance.
One day of paid ‘Deep listening’ leave each year - which can be used during NAIDOC Week (not available to casual employees).
Unpaid cultural leave - and Sorry business leave.
14 weeks paid parental leave - and access to our Bump to Baby program.
Accessible Employee Assistance Program - for personal support.
Employee discounts - on Australian Unity banking, health and general insurance products.
Maxxia Rewards - discounts and benefits to use at selected stores and attractions.

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Career Opportunities

Whether you’re passionate about providing care or driving change behind the scenes, we offer a range of career opportunities.

Home Health

As a home care worker you'll work with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to help them live independently, supported and empowered, within their own homes and communities.

You'll be part of a team of over 300 plus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and provide culturally sensitive and tailored support services.

Corporate Opportunities

Australian Unity offers a range of corporate opportunities designed to empower and support Indigenous employees in building rewarding careers across various business areas. From finance and marketing to human resources, IT, and operations. Australian Unity is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where Indigenous voices are valued, and unique cultural perspectives contribute to impactful decision-making. Australian Unity is dedicated to helping Indigenous employees thrive in corporate careers that make a meaningful difference in their communities.

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Aboriginal carer and elder laughing together

Home care services

Home care services for Aboriginal people, by Aboriginal people. We asked four of our customers what they loved about Australian Unity’s culturally appropriate home and community services

Annual gathering

Elders Olympics

Elders from diverse backgrounds united to enjoy physical activity, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. They took part in various activities focused on gentle movement and exercise. This was one of many activities we held during Reconciliation week.

Supply chain

Australian Unity is proud to partner with a range of Indigenous owned businesses, including Muru Office Supplies. Muru shares their vision to create a pathway for future generations of indigenous people.

Home ownership support

At Australian Unity we’re committed to supporting the economic empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and being an active leader in the Reconciliation process. Through our relationship with Indigenous Business Australia we offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access to a range of banking products and services with competitive rates.

Proud to be one of the largest employers of First Nations People in NSW

Australian Unity currently employs over 300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We want to continue to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people we employ and to make sure that the people working with us are growing in their roles.

If you would like to find out more about working with us, we would love to hear from you. Please search our current vacancies or register your interest for upcoming opportunities.

How do I find out about job opportunities in my area?

You can view current vacancies here, register for job alerts or contact us directly at careers@australianunity.com.au

FAQs

What home care services does Australian Unity provide to Indigenous communities?

We provide a wide range of home care services, to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to live independently, supported and empowered in their communities.

Some specific services include:

Providing support with domestic assistance duties such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
Personal care support including showering, toileting and meals assistance
Transportation to appointments / shopping and leisure outings
Group social activities, including hosting Yarn Ups
Individual social support, to help customers maintain strong relationships with their mob

Does Australian Unity have a Reconciliation Action Plan?

At Australian Unity, reconciliation matters to us.

In 2016, we launched our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to affirm our commitment to build strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and business.

The plan includes many initiatives and commitments. Prominent among these are:

Exploring practical opportunities across our business to better engage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' enterprise development and economic success,
Supporting the potential amendment of the Australian Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first Australians, and
Joining the conversation to rethink the day that Australia Day is currently celebrated.

Since the launch of our RAP, much progress has been made, including:

Greater engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers, businesses, communities, and employees to support Indigenous communities' economic empowerment. In the past three years, more than $6m has been spent with Indigenous suppliers, with growth to almost 50 suppliers annually. In FY21 we spent $1.8 million with 48 Indigenous businesses.
Australian Unity is the largest private employer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the aged and disability sector in New South Wales, employing almost 300 people in our Aboriginal Home Health team.
We have supported key events such as NAIDOC Week and National Reconciliation Week, including sponsorship of the 2019 NAIDOC Week Awards, recognising key individuals and achievements in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are developing a range of products and services that specifically engage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers and communities across many areas of our business. Our banking partnership with Indigenous Business Australia is a great example of this.

How do I find out about job opportunities in my area?

You can visit our careers website or contact us directly at careers@australianunity.com.au

What are the career pathways in care work?

We provide genuine career pathways for our home care workers. If you have no experience, you can join us as a Domestic Care Attendant, gain industry experience and potentially progress into experienced positions such as Home Care Support Worker. Our team members have access to our learning and development opportunities including an all paid for traineeship to complete Cert III in Individual Support.

What qualifications do I need to work as a home care worker?

As a home care worker, a Certificate 3 or 4 in aged care or individual support is highly regarded. Previous experience within aged care or community services is important as well. It’s important to note though that for some roles, no experience or qualifications are necessary. If you are unsure whether you have the right experience, contact us at careers@australianunity.com.au and we'll assist you.

Will I be required to complete background checks if successful for a role?

As part of the selection process for all roles, we complete the following background checks: national police check, international police check (if relevant), work entitlements check and reference checks.

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