Since 2007 PICC has helped make Palm Island a better place to live. We are a not-for-profit, community-controlled company dedicated to creating a safer, stronger and more prosperous community.

Our workforce is over 200 strong and serves nearly all local residents of Palm Island, making PICC the second-largest employer on Palm Island.

We have a diverse range of roles available in allied health, medical, retail, hospitality, horticulture, social and community services, automotive repairs, business and administration. The skills and experience required to work for PICC is as diverse as our services, which means we may have a role for you regardless of your level of qualifications.

PICC employees have access to many opportunities for training, career development and gaining experience across the broad spectrum of roles on offer. We also offer a competitive salary and other employment benefits.

By working for PICC, you will be making a genuine difference to the Palm Island Community. If this interests you, we are interested in hearing from you.

Current positions available

Expressions of Interest: Aged Care Support Worker Traineeships or Community Support Worker/Aged Care Worker (Qualified Cert. III)

(4 Positions)

The Palm Island Community Company (PICC) is committed to continuing to grow a highly skilled and culturally competent aged care workforce for the future.

PICC is currently seeking expressions of interest from people living on Palm Island who are interested in completing a traineeship to become an aged care worker or a community support worker.

Trainees and new recruits will work alongside a professional nursing team and will be supervised closely to complete on-the-job training towards a TAFE qualification.

This role will suit individuals of any age who demonstrate a caring nature and attributes such as discretion, tact and diplomacy. The role is also well-suited to individuals who want to live, work and stay on their “Island home” to help enhance ageing in place on community.

The mandatory requirements for these traineeships are:

1. passing a Queensland Police Check
2. passing a Working with Vulnerable People Check
3. holding a current a Queensland C-class Driver Licence.

How to Apply

You can express your interest by emailing recruitment@picc.com.au and including your current résumé. 

If you don’t have a current résumé, please drop in and see Rainbow Gateway: they can help you to prepare a résumé. Their contact number is 4419 6700

To request a copy of the Aged Care Worker Position Description, or if you have any questions, you can request a copy from recruitment@picc.com.au. 

Applications close 5.00 p.m. AEST Friday, 20 June 2025.

Expressions of Interest: Aboriginal Health Workers Traineeships or Aboriginal Health Workers (Cert. III or IV Qualified)

HLT40121 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

The Palm Island Community Company (PICC) is committed to growing a highly skilled local health workforce for the future. 

PICC is seeking expressions of interest from:

• persons living on Palm Island who are interested in completing a traineeship to become an Aboriginal Health Worker 
• persons who are qualified health workers seeking employment on Palm Island.

Trainees and new recruits will work alongside a team of experienced health practitioners and will be supervised closely to complete on-the-job training towards a TAFE qualification. 

This role will suit persons of any age who demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and a caring nature, and with attributes such as discretion, tact and diplomacy. 

Please note that there are three mandatory requirements: 

1. Eligibility to hold or to obtain a Blue Card (PICC can assist in applying for a Blue Card)
2. Passing a National Police Check
3. Holding, or working towards acquiring, a Queensland C-class driver’s licence. 

How to Apply

Expressions of interest can be made by:

• Email—send your résumé with your expression of interest to recruitment@picc.com.au
• Hand delivery—come to the Bwgcolman Healing Service and give your résumé directly to:
  • Keira Blackley, Acting Clinic Co-ordinator, Bwgcolman Healing Service
  • Tehanna Tanerau-Love, Acting Clinic Co-ordinator, Women’s and Children’s Clinic.

To request a copy of the position description, or if you have any questions, get in contact with:

• Keira Blackley, Aboriginal Health Worker and Clinical Lead—keblackley@picc.com.au or 4445 4401
• Tehanna Tanerau-Love, Integrated Team Care Co-ordinator and Enrolled Women’s and Children’s Nurse—tehanna@picc.com.au or 4445 4401. 

Applications close at 5:00 p.m. (AEST) on Friday, 13 June 2025. 

Expressions of Interest: Medical Receptionist

Trainee or Experienced

The Palm Island Community Company (PICC) is committed to growing a highly skilled local health care workforce for the future. 

PICC is seeking expressions of interest form persons living on Palm Island who are interested in completing a traineeship in medical reception as well as from experienced medical receptionists. 

Trainees and new recruits will work alongside a professional administration team and will be supervised closely to complete on-the-job and TAFE training. 

This role will suit those who are flexible, adaptable and with a caring nature, and demonstrate attributes such as discretion, tact and diplomacy. 

Please note that there are three mandatory requirements for this role: 

1. Passing a Queensland Police Check
2. Passing a Working with Vulnerable People Check
3. Holding a Queensland C-class driver’s licence (This is not essential for this role)

How to Apply

Expressions of interest can be made by:

• Email—send your résumé with your expression of interest to recruitment@picc.com.au
• Hand delivery—come to the Bwgcolman Healing Service and give your résumé directly to Liana Miller, the Practice Manager. 

To request a copy of the position description, or if you have any questions, come and see Liana Miller, the Practice Manager, at the Bwgcolman Healing Service, or e-mail recruitment@picc.com.au. 

Applications close at 5:00 p.m. (AEST) on Friday, 13 June 2025. 

Residential Support Worker—Safe House

Casual, Palm Island

The Safe House provides residential care for children and young people who the Department of Child Safety has determined cannot remain living at their homes and for whom there is no immediate alternative accommodation.  As a Support Worker at the Safe House, you will be responsible for providing residential care for these children and young people in line with the service model; service agreement; the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld); and other relevant legislation and standards, particularly the legislated Standards of Care. You will also be responsible for monitoring the children and young people staying at the Safe House, meeting their care needs, working with Child Safety Services regarding the care of these children and young people, and connecting them with other relevant services. As a casual worker at a 24-hour service, you may work varying shifts, including overnight, on weekends and on public holidays.

Mandatory Selection Criteria

1. Relevant qualifications in social services or a related field, or willingness to obtain qualifications as required (e.g. Certificate IV in Social Services).
2. Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of the Child Protection Act 1999.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander who have experienced domestic and family violence or other serious hardships at home, in a way that demonstrates an understanding of the issues they face, specifically children and young people.
4. Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
5. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
6. Competent in the use of computers and standard Microsoft Office programs.
7. LCS-2 approval is required before commencing in this role—this will also include checks of traffic and domestic violence history. 
8. Current Queensland Notice of Suitability or willingness to apply.
9. Current Blue Card (Working With Children Check) or willingness to apply.
10. Hold a current C-class Driver’s Licence.
11. Pass a criminal history check.

Desirable Selection Criteria

1. Experience in the sector is desirable but not essential.
2. Demonstrated abilities in assessment writing is desired but not essential.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please e-mail your cover letter, résumé and a completed Application Form to recruitment@picc.com.au.

For further information about this position, please contact the PICC People, Culture and Safety Department on recruitment@picc.com.au or (07) 4421 4300.

Support Worker—Women’s Service

Casual, Palm Island

The Women’s Service, sometimes referred to as the Women’s Shelter, offers temporary accommodations for women and their children who are experiencing domestic and family violence. As a Support Worker at the Women’s Service, you will be instrumental in providing immediate support and care to women and their children. Your responsibilities will include:

• Offering support and care to women and their children, both those staying at the Service and those seeking assistance.
• Meeting the immediate care needs of women and their children.
• Supporting women during their stay at the Service and helping them navigate their options.
• Connecting women with other relevant services and support networks.
• Working varying shifts, including overnight, weekends and public holidays, as part of a 24-hour service.

For a full list of key responsibilities, key performance indicators, and mandatory and desirable selection criteria, please see the Position Description available at the end of this page. 

How to apply

To apply for this position, please e-mail your cover letter, résumé and a completed Application Form to recruitment@picc.com.au.

For further information about this position, please contact the PICC People, Culture and Safety Department on recruitment@picc.com.au or (07) 4421 4300.

Cleaners

Casual, Palm Island

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and support to PICC employees and clients by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in facilities of the Palm Island Community Company. These services are designed to meet the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of Palm Island, in particular, the safety of children, young people and their families.

Selection Criteria

Mandatory

1. The applicant must hold a current Blue Card by the Commissions for Children and Young People and Child Guardian or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card. (A current Blue Card must be maintained throughout period of employment.)
2. The applicant must hold a current C-class driver’s licence.
3. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Desirable Criteria

1. Communicates sensitively and effectively with other employees.
2. Willingness to undertake training.
3. Able to work after-hours shifts.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your résumé and application form in person, by fax ((07) 4422 0022) or by email (recruitment@picc.com.au). Please contact the People, Culture and Safety Department on (07) 4421 4300 or e-mail recruitment@picc.com.au for further information.

Position Descriptions and Application Forms