Assistant in Nursing
A supportive team. A meaningful role.
Remuneration: $61,942.22 - $61,942.22 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38hrs/week
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Requisition ID: REQ653498
Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Just 30 minutes from Armidale, Guyra Multipurpose Service
provides a unique healthcare setting that integrates emergency, aged care, and community services - all under one roof.
What Your Day Could Look Like
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents within our 17-bed aged care unit. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents each day.
You’ll work closely with a supportive team to deliver individualised care, ensuring every resident feels respected, valued, and genuinely cared for.
Your role will include:
- Assisting with daily living activities and personal care
- Supporting residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Contributing to a safe, respectful, and caring environment
What We’re Looking For
You are a caring and dedicated individual who is passionate about delivering quality care while bringing a professional, reliable, and empathetic approach to your work.
You work well in a team, communicate effectively, and keen to learn and grow in a supportive environment while making a meaningful difference every day.
You also meet one of the following:
Hold a Certificate III in Assisting in Nursing Acute Care (please note that no other certificates can be accepted at this time)
Be a Registered Nursing student (completed 1st year + first semester/trimester of 2nd year)
Be an Enrolled Nursing student (completed foundational TAFE NSW Diploma units + 80 hours clinical placement)
Why Join Us?
We are committed to your growth, offering ongoing professional development opportunities to help you expand your skills and build your career in healthcare, while also enjoying what HNE has to offer.
- Open yourself to future opportunities within HNE
- Be part of a supportive, team-focused environment
- Free accommodation available for early and late shifts
- 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave
- Monthly allocated day off (full time employees)
- Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport
- Increase you take home pay with Salary packaging options
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karen Garth on Karen.Garth@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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