Commonly asked questions about Aged Care Jobs in Melbourne

  • Nursing is a career where you can make a fundamental difference in peoples’ lives - helping them to make the most of their days. Our Opal HealthCare Academy provides development opportunities so you can expand your knowledge and your circle of influence to make an impact as you grow in your career.

    Enrolled Nurses are required to have a Diploma of Nursing and a current AHPRA registration. 

    Registered Nurses are required to have a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a current AHPRA registration.

    General Service Officers do not require any qualifications but experience working in a service industry is beneficial

    Personal Care Assistants are required to have a Certificate Three in Individual Support.

  • Waverley Valley Care Community in Glen Waverley, Victoria is located on the doorstep of the peaceful Glen Waverley North Reserve. Our Care Community offers a truly welcoming and serene atmosphere. Enjoy beautiful walks in the park and outings to nearby restaurants and shops including The Glen shopping mall.

  • Yes, in Opal HealthCare we require you to have a current police check to work in aged care. If you do not hold a valid check we can organise this for you as part of the recruitment process.

    We also conduct two (2) reference checks and a medical check which may include pre-employment drug testing.

  • We offer structured career pathways across all areas of care, hospitality and lifestyle. You can progress your aged care career through a number of pathways supported by our professional development and training programs.

  • Yes, we have a number of training programs in place to support your career pathway, including:

    • Induction and on the job training
    • Online learning
    • Opal HealthCare Scholarships Program - where we support team members financially towards further studies
    • Traineeships
    • Graduate Registered Nurse Program
    • Internal leadership Programs for new, emerging and existing leaders
    • Australian College of Nursing membership discounts

Opal HealthCare Communities nearby in Melbourne

Waverley Valley

Waverley Valley

Located on the doorstep of the peaceful Glen Waverley North Reserve, our Care Community offers a truly welcoming and serene atmosphere. Enjoy beautiful walks in the park and outings to nearby restaurants and shops including The Glen shopping mall.

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Altona Gardens

Altona Gardens

Altona Gardens Care Community is located on a quiet street in Altona North, 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD with easy access from the West Gate Freeway. We are known for our welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment. 

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Meadow Heights

Meadow Heights

Meadow Heights aged care community is warm and welcoming, beautifully set among nearby parkland, reserves, and Greenvale Reservoir just 30 minutes north of Melbourne CBD.

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Wantirna Views

Wantirna Views

Wantirna Views Care Community has breathtaking views of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, our aged care home offers a warm and inclusive environment for everyone. We’re located in a quiet street adjacent to the Salford Park retirement village with easy access to local shops and amenities.

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Croydon Grove

Croydon Grove

Croydon Grove Care Community is located in the leafy suburb of Croydon and our residents enjoy the best of both worlds with peaceful views of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, in a vibrant aged care community just 40 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD.

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Warrandyte Gardens

Warrandyte Gardens

Warrandyte Gardens Care Community is located at the foot of the Yarra Ranges between Warrandyte and Ringwood, our aged care home has easy access to the Eastern Freeway and is less than 40 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. 

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