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Aged Care Jobs in Docklands
Aged care jobs in Docklands suit verified aged care workers comfortable supporting older residents in the suburb's high-rise apartment towers.
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Aged care demand in Docklands
Docklands is a newer, high-rise suburb with a growing population of downsizers who have moved in for lock-up-and-leave convenience close to the CBD. Building access and lift bookings are a bigger factor here than in most suburbs, so workers who are organised with building management do well.
Roles available in Docklands
Three roles are placed in Docklands: Support Workers for personal care, companionship, meal preparation and domestic assistance; Enrolled Nurses for medication administration, wound care and clinical monitoring; and Registered Nurses for complex clinical care, IV therapy and post-hospital recovery support.
What you take home per hour in Docklands
Most aged care agencies pay Support Workers $30 to $35 per hour while charging families $85 to $115 per hour for the same person. Nest and Nurture Elder Care takes a flat $20 per hour platform fee instead. Support Workers keep $55 per hour, Enrolled Nurses keep $80 per hour, and Registered Nurses keep $120 per hour -- fixed rates, visible before you accept any booking.
Docklands pay reference
Platform fee is a flat $20/hr at every role -- never a percentage.
What you need to join
A minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) for Support Workers, a current National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid and CPR, current flu and COVID vaccinations, an active ABN, public liability insurance and two verified references from care or health roles. Enrolled Nurses need a Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration. Registered Nurses need a Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
Getting around Docklands
Southern Cross Station sits right on the Docklands boundary, and trams 11, 48, 70 and 86 all run through the precinct, connecting straight into the CBD without needing a car.
Nearby areas covered from Docklands
Workers based in Docklands often pick up clients in these neighbouring suburbs too:
Why Nest and Nurture Elder Care vs an agency
Every qualification is verified before a profile goes live, and Docklands families interview their carer online before any booking is confirmed. Pricing is fixed and visible before you accept a booking, the platform fee stays a flat $20/hr regardless of role, and pay runs automatically every Wednesday for the prior week's work. All care is private pay, booked directly by the family -- no waiting on a government package or funding approval.
Docklands aged care jobs FAQ
Are there aged care jobs in Docklands?
Yes. Nest and Nurture Elder Care matches verified aged care workers with Docklands families, most commonly for regular or full-time in-home care.
Do Docklands jobs involve building access?
Often, yes. Many buildings require lift bookings or concierge sign-in, so workers need to arrive with enough time to get through building access before the booking starts.
How much do aged care jobs in Docklands pay?
Support Workers keep $55 per hour, Enrolled Nurses keep $80 per hour and Registered Nurses keep $120 per hour. The platform fee is a flat $20 per hour at every tier.
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Support Workers keep $55/hr, ENs $80/hr, RNs $120/hr. Flat $20 platform fee, weekly Wednesday pay, no agency percentage.
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