HammondCare

Healthcare & Social Assistance

Want to work for one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers?

Join a team that offers a wide range of services, including specialised dementia care and palliative care. Services are offered where and when people need them – in residential aged care homes, people’s own homes, hospitals, the community and clinics.

By joining an independent Christian charity, you’ll have the freedom to take an innovative and compassionate approach to your work. You’ll be part of a team that strives to lead rather than follow.

Home Care

HammondCare At Home gives older people the opportunity to live independently at home longer through our regular visits that provide clinical expertise and practical care, such as cooking, shopping, washing and more.

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Residential Care

Our care workers are trained to provide expertise in frail-aged care, dementia care and palliative care. If you’re compassionate and committed to making a difference to the lives of older people, you’ll fit right in.

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Health & Palliative Care

Across our three Sydney hospitals and in the wider community we offer vital services for older people, including rehabilitation, palliative care, mental health care, pain management and a range of other support services.

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Dementia Expertise

Australia’s leading dementia care consultancy and support services through The Dementia Centre and Dementia Support Australia.

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Corporate Services

Choose from an exciting array of roles across Finance, IT, People & Learning, Marketing & Communications, Property & Works, Pastoral Care, Volunteer Services, and Quality, Safety & Risk.

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Research

Focus on improving the lives of older people in need through sustainable research. Areas include dementia care, palliative care, older persons’ mental health, pain management, rehabilitation and restorative care.

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HERE'S A SNAPSHOT...

87 Locations
4800+ Employees
1932 Founded

HammondCare Central Office

HammondCare has been serving families in Australia since 1932. Today, we specialise in residential care homes, a national home care service, hospital services and community dementia support services.

We operate across a broad range of divisions including Finance, IT, Hammond College, Property & Capital Works, People Services, Pastoral Care, Volunteers Services, Quality, Safety & Risk and Marketing & Communications.

Our central hub in the heart of St Leonards on Sydney’s north shore is conveniently located near a range of public transport connections to the CBD and Chatswood.

Why consider working at our central office?

A friendly, flexible co-working space

The purpose-designed building has open-plan work spaces, a central kitchen and a communal lunch room with views over Sydney’s CBD. There’s also a range of flexible working spaces including meeting rooms, quiet rooms and collaborative booth spaces.

We promote a positive work culture

We have a rewards program in place to acknowledge and recognise our people’s performance and achievements. You can also enjoy regular morning teas with guest speakers and updates about developments across the organisation. We also offer plenty of the little perks that make all the difference to a working day such as free fruit, tea and coffee.

We’re working towards a better future

We have a sustainable office space because we recognise that each decision we make has an environmental impact. We also encourage our people to use lower-carbon methods of travel by providing bicycle racks and access to shower and locker facilities.

Your career progression & development is important to us

We want you to feel happy, fulfilled and challenged each day so we’re very committed to helping you develop your skills and expertise. Our tailored development programs and The Learning Hub, our online learning management system, will support your progress and smooth your career path.

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HammondCare Health

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity championing life for every person in our care. Whatever their circumstances or challenges, we do everything we can to improve their quality of life.

HammondCare Health is a network of sub-acute services providing rehabilitation, palliative and supportive care, pain management, mental health care for older people, community care and other vital support services.

These are based at the following Sydney locations:

Why consider working at HammondCare Health?

The satisfaction of making a difference

You will be personally involved in improving the quality of life for patients every day by providing tailored care. You won’t be wondering: Why am I doing this job?

We offer career development opportunities

HammondCare is a recognised leader in palliative care and neurological rehabilitation. In fact, we employ more than 10 per cent of palliative clinical specialists in Australia, so there’s no shortage of opportunities to learn and grow.

Reliable working hours

We offer permanent full-time and part-time hours with a minimum of 20 hours per week, regardless of changes to the roster.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team

We have a wide variety of healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, allied health and physiotherapists. You’ll be able to learn from an experienced and friendly team.

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Marissa’s Story

Marissa hits the jackpot with her first job at HammondCare

Marissa has been working as an Occupational Therapist in the Palliative Care team at HammondCare’s Greenwich Hospital for three years. She knew she wanted to be involved on a more permanent basis after she joined the rehabilitation unit to complete her university degree placement in 2017.

“I fell in love with HammondCare straight away!” says Marissa. “I started as an Allied Health Assistant and being part of such a close-knit multi-disciplinary team is so rewarding. Every day when I arrive at work it’s as if I am coming home to family. It feels very comfortable.”

Marissa is a full-time member of the team where she provides rehabilitation and palliative support to patients.

“Our team focus is giving patients what they want, not just what they need when they are nearing the end of their lives. For example, if someone wishes to die at home, we try to make it happen for them.”

Marissa appreciates the many aspects of her role. “When I am working in the rehab space, it is very rewarding to see patients improve day by day.” She finds equal fulfilment administering care in the palliative environment. “It is wholistic, fulfilling work. We get to celebrate the small things and to be totally in the moment with the patients.”

There have been numerous memorable occasions for Marissa at Greenwich Hospital, such as when a young patient with leukaemia proposed to his girlfriend. They got married before he passed away. “It was a team effort to make this happen for him – our social worker, pastoral care team and Nurse Unit Manager came together to action his last wish.

“That’s another reason why I endorse HammondCare: it’s a level working environment where I get to work alongside patients, families and health care professionals. The combined teamwork enables choice and we tailor our practices to include the other people in patients’ lives. It’s an inclusive setting where we are also challenged to adjust to different situations and circumstances, daily. Every patient is unique, and we respond accordingly.“As an organisation, HammondCare upholds a very flexible ‘person-centred approach to delivering care to our patients. We make things happen. I really enjoy this aspect of my job. I feel very supported by my team; we support each other. I know I can approach anyone for advice, whether it is a colleague or a senior member. I never feel alone.”

Marissa has a range of patients in her care, aged from their 20s to 90s. She has grown her communication and rapport building skills on the job. “I feel valued. My opinion is always considered. I am encouraged to come up with innovative ideas no matter how complex or simple. We find time to have fun, too.”

Another highlight for Marissa has been participating in the DREAMS Project. “A patient I was caring for requested to go on a shopping trip in a taxi before he passed away. It was very rewarding to enable that wish for him. I will always remember the expression of joy on his face when he saw the taxi pull up.

“I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else. I feel very lucky to be working at HammondCare. The on the job training, support and friendly environment are second to none. I’ve hit the jackpot with my first job!”

You can find out more about a career with HammondCare Health here.

HammondCare Residential Care

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity championing life for every person in our care. Whatever a person’s circumstances or challenges, we do everything we can to improve their quality of life.

HammondCare Residential Care provides specialised care for people of frail age or living with dementia, including those with complex clinical needs. We have 21 aged care homes across NSW and Victoria, each one designed to create a sense of belonging and a feeling of being at home.

Teams are trained to provide specialised and compassionate care with expertise in dementia care, frail aged care and palliative care. They are chosen for their compassion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of older people in need.

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Why consider working in Residential Care?

The satisfaction of making a difference

You will be personally involved in improving the quality of life for residents every day by providing tailored care. You won’t be wondering: Why am I doing this job?

Reliable working hours

We offer permanent full time and part-time hours so you have an opportunity to build your career around your lifestyle or other commitments.

You don’t need previous experience

If you have the right attitude, relevant skills and are a good fit for a role we can provide the training you need. You don’t need experience in aged care.

We’ll help you to build your career

The fact that more than 75 per cent of carers have been working with us for more than four years speaks volumes about our culture of collaboration and support. We’re also serious about helping you to develop your career. Three-quarters of our leaders began working with us in a less senior role.

Trust and responsibility

Whether you’re a care worker or a leader, you will be empowered to make decisions and to help develop care plans for the residents in your care.

We don’t wear uniforms

We find that when our carers are wearing their own clothes rather than a uniform, both they and the people they’re caring for feel more comfortable and connected.

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The Dementia Centre

Founded by HammondCare in 1995, the Dementia Centre provides impartial research and expertise to the aged and dementia care community. It underpins our commitment to excellence in dementia care.

The centre has two main operating arms – consultancy support and advice on dementia care, and Dementia Support Australia (DSA).

DSA delivers the Severe Behaviour Response Team (SBRT) and the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS). Both DBMAS and SBRT have been selected to lead Australian government-funded programs and we are currently expanding DSA with the aim of reaching urban, rural and remote areas of every state in Australia.

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Why consider working for The Dementia Centre

You’ll make a positive difference to those living with dementia

We are internationally recognised as thought leaders in dementia care. We collaborate with other key dementia-research organisations around the world and also with people living with dementia.

We offer roles in a wide range of areas

Opportunities include project management, data, research, consulting, design and leadership.

We are committed to professional development

Our in-house Dementia and Consultancy Professional Development program will help you to deepen your knowledge and enhance your professional practice.

A dynamic work environment

For consultants, no two days are ever the same. You could be working in the office, out on the road or in care homes, improving quality of life and building capacity in the sector.

Reliable working hours

We offer permanent full time and part-time hours so you have an opportunity to build your career around your lifestyle or other commitments.

A collaborative team environment

You will work as part of a diverse and cooperative team, sharing knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia.

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HammondCare At Home

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity championing life for every person in our care. Whatever a person’s circumstances or challenges, we do everything we can to improve their quality of life.

HammondCare At Home offers home care across New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and Queensland. We enable older people and people living with dementia to enjoy living at home for longer by providing support from a consistent team of trained carers.

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Why consider working at HammondCare At Home?

The satisfaction of making a difference

You will be personally involved in improving the quality of life for clients every day by providing tailored care. You won’t be wondering: Why am I doing this job?

Reliable working hours

We offer permanent full time and part-time hours so you have an opportunity to build your career around your lifestyle or other commitments.

You don’t need previous experience

If you have the right attitude, relevant skills and are a good fit for a role we can provide the training you need. You don’t need experience in aged care.

Trust and responsibility

Whether you’re a care worker or a leader, you will be empowered to make decisions and to help develop care plans for the clients in your care.

We don’t wear uniforms

We find that when our carers are wearing their own clothes rather than a uniform, both they and the people they’re caring for feel more comfortable and connected.

Our Mission

Our passion is improving the quality of life for people in need.

Independent

Throughout its history, HammondCare has been highly independent. HammondCare works with all denominations but is not owned by any. This enables us to be flexible and means that we are able to move anywhere to meet an identified need. We are also innovative in our approach to health and aged care and in the services we provide – we seek to lead rather than follow.

Mission

HammondCare remains strongly and intrinsically Christian. HammondCare stands for compassion as clearly seen and heard in the Gospel records of the life of Jesus and his challenging words in Matthew 25:

“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you made me welcome, naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me… whenever you did this to one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.”

Charity

HammondCare has always been a charity. While needs have changed over the years, HammondCare has and will continue to focus on those who need our help. Like the good Samaritan, we cannot “walk on the other side”. We cannot ignore or decline to do things because they are too hard, or they involve risk, or they are unprofitable. We continue to be risk-takers for those whose lives are at risk.

Our motivation

The work of HammondCare is motivated by Christian principles and values expressed in the words and deeds of Jesus Christ. HammondCare believes in the value of all people as made in the image of God and as loved by God. We are therefore called to show the same love, with compassionate and respect, for people in need.

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