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Here, you can create the change you want to see in your community. Whether youʼre a nurse, chef or on-site tradie you can find your passion and develop your career, all around care.

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Why work with us?

Here, every conversation you have, connection you make, and service you provide can open up new possibilities for our customers.

You’ll join an organisation with a long history of supporting people and communities across Australia. 

For more than 110 years, we’ve provided care, connection and practical support across our residential aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing services - making us one of the most established not-for-profit care organisations in Australia. 

Guided by our Christian identity, our focus is simple: helping people find new ways to live better. 

At BaptistCare, that’s what we work towards every day - creating communities where everyone can live to their full potential.

About BaptistCare

At BaptistCare, we believe every conversation, connection and service can open up new possibilities for people.

Learn about BaptistCare’s mission, values and people. As one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit aged care organisations, we support people and communities through aged care, housing and community services.

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Join a diverse team across multiple locations

We’ve brought our organisation together under one united BaptistCare brand, making it easier to recognise who we are, what we stand for, and the care we provide. 

Today, as one of the largest care providers in Australia, BaptistCare supports more than 78,000 customers with the help of over 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers across the country. 

It’s this broad footprint covering both metropolitan hubs and regional communities that also enables our employees to have more flexibility and choice in where they work.

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Join a purpose-led organisation

At BaptistCare, our vision, purpose and values guide who we are and how we serve people and communities. They reflect what we believe about people, the change we want to see in the world, and the way we work together every day. 

At BaptistCare, our vision is to create communities where everyone can live to their full potential. 

As an organisation we are inspired by the compassionate and humble way Jesus cared for all people, especially those who were often overlooked – and it is this care for all people that also guides our commitment to being open, welcoming and inclusive of people of all faiths, backgrounds and beliefs. 

We bring our vision and purpose to life through our I ACT values: 

Inclusivity – We respect each other and ensure everyone as the opportunity to participate, succeed and belong. 

Accountability – We take personal responsibility and ownership, committing to excellence in our actions and ethics. 

Compassion – We express our care by acting on our empathy and providing tangible support to those around us. 

Teamwork – We work collaboratively to share ideas, skills and knowledge towards our common goals.

Tap into our wide range of employee benefits

At BaptistCare, your career can mean as much to you as it does to the people you help. From tax benefits and clear development pathways to wellbeing support and a generous recognition program, we offer a wide range of industry-leading employee benefits.

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What it’s like to work at BaptistCare

The best way to understand what it’s like to work at BaptistCare is to hear from the people who do it every day. Discover what our team values most about their work, their colleagues and the difference they make.

Gerald, Registered Nurse
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BaptistCare is very good for career development. They have really invested in my development and I’ve grown so much in this role as a result.

Gerald, Registered Nurse

Jen, Care Worker
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My job is amazing, and I love every day of it. I’m not just a carer, I’m a friend and advocate. My job is the most rewarding way to get through life.

Jen, Care Worker

Josh, Assistant Regional Manager
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There’s a real sense of shared purpose – we’re all here to support people in the community to live well. We all genuinely want to see each other succeed.

Josh, Assistant Regional Manager

Nirusha, Residential Manager
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I want to stay with BaptistCare because of the strong values and the focus on person-centred care. It feels like a place where I can truly make a difference.

Nirusha, Residential Manager

David, HopeStreet Manager
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It’s about showing everyone the love and respect they deserve.

David, HopeStreet Manager

Michelle, Training Coordinator
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BaptistCare has always been deeply committed to professional development and supporting fulfilment at work. There are always internal opportunities and management are always willing to give people a fair go.

Michelle, Training Coordinator

Tony, Care Facilitator
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You’ve got to be able to walk away each day and know that you brightened someone’s day. It’s those small everyday changes that start to make a bigger difference over time.

Tony, Care Facilitator

Michael, Hub Leader, HopeStreet
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The most rewarding part of my work is the people. It’s not only about seeing the positive changes in the lives of the clients we work with - it’s also a privilege to guide, mentor, and support our staff.

Michael, Hub Leader, HopeStreet