Home Care Worker

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum, increasing take-home pay
Job security through permanent employment with guaranteed hours
Consistent weekday shifts supporting work-life balance

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates in numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference.

We are currently seeking qualified permanent part-time Home Care Workers to support our aged care clients in their homes across Hervey Bay suburbs, including Booral, Burrum heads, Dundowran, Dundowran beach, Eli waters, Howard, Kawungan, Nikenbah, Pialba, Point vernon, River heads, Scarness, Torquay, Urangan, Urraween.

What we can offer:
Salary packaging & permanent hours guarantee
Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between clients
Paid training on commencement and ongoing paid training & development
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with regular clients
Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety, and support
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Inclusive and respectful workplace aligned with strong organisational values
The role:
The majority of shifts will involve domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation for our clients
Providing personal care and supporting clients with daily routines
Working unsupervised while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
Offering social and recreational support, from friendly conversations to accompanying clients on community outings
Transporting clients safely to appointments or social activities using your own vehicle
Running errands and providing general support to enhance clients’ quality of life
What you need:
A genuine passion for helping others, with a caring, reliable, and compassionate nature
Have completed a Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Individual Support, or a related field (minimum 120 placement hours completed)
Essential to have:
Australian Working Rights
Australian Driver's License
Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
Willing to obtain:
Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment
Provide CPR Statement of Attainment
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Blue Card
Australian Criminal History Screening Check (within 6 months)
If this sounds like the right fit for you, click “Apply” to start your application. Our team will be in touch with successful applicants.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.