Work with us

We’re on a mission to provide a brighter future for elderly Australians.

Our Promises

Treating people with respect, compassion and kindness is at the core of everything we do. At Odyssey, we are here to help you achieve the highest levels of comfort and independence in your daily life.

A heart-centred approach

A heart-centered
approach

Friendship, family and community

Friendship, family
and community

Your home, your way

Your home,
your way

Care support and peace of mind

Care, support and
peace of mind

Hotel perks on your doorstep

Hotel perks on your
doorstep

Current Opportunities

Position Purpose

To actively participate in developing and maintaining a culture that promotes and respects the Odyssey Code of Conduct and the vision, and values of Odyssey Health Group in which the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of the residents is paramount.

To provide services to residents to ensure compliance with the Retirement Village Act and Odyssey Health Group Application for Residence

Key Requirements

  • Assistant in Nursing Certificate lll in Aged Care and or Certificate III in Home and Community
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate plus manual handling
  • Other certificates such as infection control or Cert IV Aged Care would be beneficial
  • Must have a current Australian Federal Police check
  • Must have COVID-19 Vaccination and annual Flu Vaccination (Unless medically exempt)

Key Skills/Experience

  • Experience in Aged Care Facility or community as AIN/Carer including experience in all levels of care, low to very high including palliative and end of life
  • Ability to understand and react responsively to resident needs, problem solving where necessary
  • Ability to work as a team member within a structured environment
  • Strong commitment to working with frail and aged people
  • Sound written and oral communication skills – fluent in both written and spoken English
  • Applicants must have sound knowledge of the effective use of digital technology and devise such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PC’s
  • Demonstrated commitment towards professional development and maintenance of mandatory online training, competencies and education

Key Responsibilities:

General

  • Undertake a range of duties as delegated by the RN and the EEN to fulfill the needs of residents
  • Understand, recognise, report and document observed outcomes and the changing needs of residents in a timely manner
  • Ability to complete care service record accurately and on time
  • Assist with residents’ morning tea, meals / fluids which may include serving food, collecting used plates, taking meal orders
  • Provide First aid and transfer of residents as required within scope of practice
  • Conduct & record visual checks including those for reclusive residents to ensure they are safe
  • Conduct & record resident emergency alarm system checks monthly
  • Answer the phone in such a way that callers feel welcomed, valued and contented
  • Assist the Wellness Manager and Community Manager with resident requests as directed
  • Escalate all feedback at the time and document accordingly.
  • Spend all allocated time with each resident. i.e. if resident is allocated an hour visit and the visit takes 45minutes, get to know our residents and suggest they might like a cup or tea or a chat?
  • Attend daily meeting/handover with the Registered staff on duty and all other relevant meetings as reasonably requested by the EEN, RN or Management.
  • Document through Health Metrics eCase documentation system including clocking in each visit scheduled into the daily runs.
  • Assist with other operational duties when required or requested including answering the telephone at reception, helping with all cleaning duties including completing cleaning schedules/duties list on night shift, etc. Note that at all times, CARE comes first. Should the Carer have completed all Care duties and find times whereby he/she is available to help with Operations duties (such as during quiet periods/night shift, etc.), the Carer must do so as Company policy dictates – but only if all Care duties are completed.
  • All other reasonable Care duties as directed by the RN, EEN or Wellness Manager

Food Preparation & Delivery

  • Ensure restaurant is welcoming and ambience is created
  • Serve residents as directed by the Chef/Cook, deliver trays to residents’ units as directed if they choose to dine at home. Record all residents that choose to have a meal delivery option
  • Check with residents to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
  • Ensure all residents have adequate fluids and continue to top up as necessary
  • If time permits, assist the kitchen staff with removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and bring to kitchen for cleaning after meals
  • Ensure Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas are always maintained

Please submit your application to:

recruitment@ohg.net.au

 Position Purpose: 

  • To provide services to people we support designed to build their capacity and promote independence and balancing this with the skillset of the person receiving support – the client. 
  • To actively participate in developing and maintaining a culture that promotes and respects the Odyssey Code of Conduct and the vision, mission and values of Odyssey Health Group in which the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of the people we support is paramount. 
  • To provide respectful, client-centric support that is positive and friendly ensuring compliance with the OSACs policies and procedures. 

Key Requirements: 

  • Certificate III in Individual Support or related qualification 
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate 
  • NDIS Worker Orientation module completion 
  • NDIS Disability Worker Screening Check clearance or ability to secure one 
  • Capacity to work across the 7 days of the week including nights, weekends and public holidays 

Key Skills/Experience: 

  • Experience in the disability sector or similar environment including experience working with people who have high complex support needs. 
  • Ability to understand and react responsively to client needs, problem solving where necessary. 
  • Ability to work as part of a team and within a structured environment. 
  • Strong commitment to working with people with a disability and their complex support needs. 
  • Sound written and oral communication skills – fluent in both written and spoken English. 
  • Applicants must have sound knowledge of the effective use of digital technology and devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PC’s 
  • Demonstrated commitment towards professional development and maintenance of mandatory online training, competencies and education. 

Key Responsibilities: 

General 

  • Undertake a range of duties as delegated by the Business Manager, Registered or Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to fulfill the needs of clients. 
  • Identify and promote opportunities for capacity building and independence for clients ensuring support offered is in line with plan goals and individual plans for each client. 
  • Understand, recognise, report and document observed outcomes and the changing needs of residents in a timely manner. 
  • Ability to complete shift reports and other documentation accurately and on time. 
  • Assist with activities of daily living for clients in line with their individual plan and where indicated complex care plans. 
  • Assist with meal preparation in line with dietary needs and specific mealtime management plans where in place. 
  • Report changes in client presentation and/or behaviour as observed to ensure any illness or issues are identified early and addressed quickly. 
  • Document and escalate all feedback positive or otherwise at the time and document accordingly. 
  • Ensure all interactions with clients are documented correctly and accurately to reflect accuracy in claiming against the client’s NDIS or other funding stream. 
  • Conduct the role of support worker in accordance with policies and procedures of the OSAC program including work health and safety practices. 
  • Participate in team meetings providing input and support tot eh team as required. 
  • Participate in the continuous improvement processes to ensure the service offered is of a high standard. 
  • All other reasonable duties as directed by the RN, EEN or Wellness Manager 

Please submit your application to:

recruitment@ohg.net.au

We have been moved by the number of enquiries we have received from people from the community who are keen to help with our elderly so we have created the Odyssey Volunteer Program.

The Odyssey Volunteer Program is made up of special individuals who want to assist seniors in our Odyssey community who may not have friends, family or neighbours who are able to support them.

We are reaching out to all volunteers who may be able to assist with the following:

  • Dog walking
  • Companion visits
  • Administration volunteers
  • Activity officer volunteers

Please register your interest via the form below to join. Your kindness is very much appreciated and welcome.

Position Purpose

To actively participate in developing and maintaining a culture that promotes and respects the Odyssey Code of Conduct and the vision, andvalues of Odyssey Health Group in which the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of the residents is paramount.

To provide services to residents to ensure compliance with the Retirement Village Act and Odyssey Health Group Application for Residence.

Key Requirements

  • Enjoy practical work & excellent customer service
  • Take EFTPOS payments on square reader for meals
  • Take meal orders for residents & visitors
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Able to work quickly and safely with minimal supervision
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Free from skin allergies to foods and detergents
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work weekends and evenings

Key Skills/Experience

  • Experience in Aged Care or retirement living as kitchen hand, food services attendant
  • Ability to understand and react responsively to resident needs, problem solving where necessary
  • Ability to work as a team member within a structured environment
  • Strong commitment to working with frail and aged people
  • Sound written and oral communication skills – fluent in both written and spoken English
  • Demonstrated commitment towards professional development and maintenance of mandatory online training, competencies, and education

Key Responsibilities

General

  • Wash and clean utensils and dishes, and make sure they are stored appropriately
  • Handle, sort, store and distribute food items
  • Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook foodstuffs, and help prepare salads and desserts
  • Sort and dispose of rubbish and recycling
  • Organize laundering of kitchen linen
  • Clean food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas
  • Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
  • Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savories, and sandwiches
  • Packing food and beverage trays for serving or delivery
  • Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
  • Transferring, weighing, and checking supplies and equipment
  • Cooking, toasting, and heating simple food items
  • Making coffees and teas for residents
  • Setting up dining tables
  • Vacuuming dining area after meal service
  • Cleaning of service lift

Food Preparation & Delivery

  • Ensure restaurant is welcoming and ambience is created
  • Serve residents as directed by the Chef/Cook, deliver trays to residents’ units as directed if they choose to dine at home
  • Record all residents that choose to have a meal delivery option
  • Help with food prep in back of house
  • Check with residents to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
  • Ensure all residents have adequate fluids and continue to top up as necessary
  • If time permits, assist the kitchen staff with removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and bring to kitchen for cleaningafter meals
  • Ensure Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas are always maintained
  • Recording of food temperatures, tick off food stock deliveries

Performance Review and Development Process

In accordance with the Odyssey Performance, Review and Development process an initial review of performance will be undertaken withinthe six-month probation period and then at least every 12 months,  including a review of performance against this position description.

Please refer to the Staff Handbook for further responsibilities, Odyssey Code of Conduct and terms and conditions in relation to your Employment with Odyssey.

Please submit your application to:

recruitment@ohg.net.au

Position Purpose

To effectively assist the Community Manager in the day to day operations of Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities that provides quality of life to residents that are consistent with Odyssey’s Vision and Mission statement. The Odyssey Health Group vision is to pioneer with excellence and passion home care communities, where the elderly can live with dignity, certainty and independence in the familiarity of their own home, whilst having all their care and lifestyle needs provided for in the most efficient, effective, fulfilling and sustainable way possible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Professionally assist the Community manager in managing Odyssey Lifestyle Care Community in accordance with the Odyssey Vision, Values and Mission Statements and in line with the Retirements Villages Act QLD and other relevant legislative requirements, along with company policies and procedures
  • Your primary responsibility will be managing the IT infrastructure within the building and liaising with our key stakeholders to remedy any issues that the team are facing
  • Managing the alerts and induction/exit of staff and resident into our IT interfaces
  • Assisting the Community Manager with day to day management of all operations
  • Secondary point of contact for all resident, staff and visitor communication including; incident management and investigation, suggested improvements and follow through, feedback compliments and complaints, hazards
  • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Residents’ Committee, Owners/Residents, their families, the community and services providers
  • Support the sales process by ensuring the community presents to an “open house” standard at all times
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
  • Actively engage the local community and organise promotional activities and campaigns
  • Manage costs within budget and maintain compliance and integrity of internal controls in line with the purchasing process and expectation RVA auditors
  • Responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant operation of an organisation regarding WHS and Fire Safety
  • Ensure practices are delivered in accordance with the Odyssey Group Quality Management System (QMS) & Policies & Procedures
  • Develop and implement necessary Policies & Procedures
  • Conducting audits and reviews of service to ensure the provision of consistently high standard of service and to identify areas of continuous improvement as directed
  • Manage risk management and infection control programs and contributing to a clean and safe work environment to ensure the safety of residents / visitors, other staff and self
  • Undertake other duties as required/directed as service needs change or grow.

Performance Review and Development Process

In accordance with the Odyssey Performance, Review and Development process an initial review of performance will be undertaken withinthe six-month probation period and then at least every 12 months,  including a review of performance against this position description.

Please refer to the Staff Handbook for further responsibilities, Odyssey Code of Conduct and terms and conditions in relation to your Employment with Odyssey.

Please submit your application to:

recruitment@ohg.net.au

Expressions of Interest