Aged Care and Disability Services Officer and Cook

Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered:

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website.

Housing and relocation assistant are available with this role.

About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you'll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia's most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the 'Employment' page on our website here:

About the role:

The Aged Care & Disability Services Officer & Cook will prepare and assist with the delivery of quality meals to care recipients and will assist with the provision of culturally appropriate care to aged and people with disability within the community

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of a meals program for vulnerable persons, such as Meals on Wheels.
• Hold a food safety qualification, or the willingness to obtain.
• Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging or Disability), or the willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in basic administrative duties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A current C Class Drivers Licence, or the ability to obtain.

It *would be desirable if you also possessed:*

• Other relevant or related qualifications.
• First Aid and CPR qualification, or the willingness to obtain.
• Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations' communities.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia

All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

Employment within EARC's Aged Care and Disability Services is also subject to the ability to obtain and maintain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent employment.

Level 4 - Salary $75, $82, excluding super and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

You will also benefit from 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Housing and Relocation Assistance are available with this role.

Applications will be reviewed until the 31st of August 2025

For further information about this position please contact our Acting Regional Manager of Aged Care Services Elise Ellis, via email on: or

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.