Careers at Helping Hand

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Aged care is so important

Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.

  • At Helping Hand, it matters to more than 7,000 older people across South Australia.
  • Join more than 2,200 dedicated people working in or supporting Retirement Living, Residential Care, Help at Home and Wellness.
  • We get it – it’s more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters.

Be part of something bigger

Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And know this: for each little thing you do each day for the older people in your care, there are many, many more taking place – all through the care of Helping Hand employees like you.

We’re creating a brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and you.

Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.

We’re connected to every place through our teams and the people they support. So ‘here’ isn’t one location. It’s about you. It’s where you are. It’s about the experiences you create.

We’ve been doing this work since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength. We’re also proud of the security and opportunity that this brings for our people.

But why stop there?

We’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and our impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.

At Helping Hand you have the opportunity to help shape the future for older South Australians. Watch the video and see how some of our team are already making a difference.

You matter so much and we truly care about how you are.

Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you join our team.

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Want a job where you can do so much good?

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Why work with us

Find out how a role here is good for you.

Meet our team

Amazing things happen when good people come together. Meet a few of our team here.

We’re hiring

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Living regionally?

Join our team in your community.

What role suits you?

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Volunteer opportunities

Our volunteers are an integral part of what we do. Learn how you can give back to your community.

Student opportunities

Looking for a student placement or RN or Allied Health Graduate Program?

Our values

Our culture and values matter, find out what that means for you.

Got more questions?

Find answers here.

Stories from our team

I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity to make an impact and do something different at Helping Hand.

Thien
Physiotherapist
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The teamwork aspect is vital, and it’s really good at Helping Hand. I think that’s why a lot of people stay and why they come back, too.

Lauren
Safety Business Partner
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Helping Hand is one of the best organisations I’ve ever worked for. They actually live their values here and they inform every part of the business.

Donna
Group Services Manager
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Coming to this role every day, I feel empowered. I feel the impact I make here.

Hariz
Clinical Nurse
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It’s a nice community. I like the people I work with; we’re a good team.

Ellie
Lifestyle Assistant and Hotel Services Assistant
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The support I receive from Helping Hand is truly amazing, and it’s one of the reasons why I love working here.

Josh
Home Support Worker
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Advice about careers

Female reception staff member on phone call respite care

Once applications close for a current job vacancy, we will review all submissions. If you are successful in obtaining an interview for the position, we will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time. If your application is unsuccessful, we will contact you to let you know.

To work at Helping Hand, you need to be eligible to live and work in Australia. You will need a current national police clearance certificate, or we can help you get one. Many of our roles require specific qualifications, make sure you read the Job Description carefully to see what qualifications are needed. Here are some of the common ones:

Care Worker (residential or community)
Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification/experience
Community care workers must have a full South Australian driver’s licence and a safe, reliable and registered car

Home Support Worker
Current first aid certificate
Current full South Australian driver’s licence
Safe, reliable and registered car

Enrolled Nurse
A Diploma of Nursing
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Previous aged care industry experience

Registered Nurse
A Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Minimum 12 months working experience

Yes. Helping Hand asks for two professional referees, ideally including recent supervisors or your current employer. Referees may be contacted if your application progresses after interview.

Next step: Ask your referees for permission before providing their name, job title, organisation, phone number and email address.

Yes. Helping Hand employees need a valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or must be willing to obtain one, before working with clients and residents.

Next step: Ask the recruitment team if you need help understanding the clearance process for your role.