Job details

$2.10 - $36.22 an hour

Paid training, Employee assistance program, Salary packaging

Part-time

Monday to Friday, Shift work

Albany Creek QLD

Full job description

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging of up to $18,550 per annum.
• Enjoy job security with permanent employment and guaranteed hours.
• Make a difference every day by providing compassionate care in clients' homes.

About us

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 across numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year. Join us in helping make a positive difference!

Position Details

• Employment: Permanent Part-Time
• Locations: Albany Creek, Enoggera, Kedron, Alderley, The Gap, McDowall and surrounding suburbs
• Hours: We are currently seeking candidates available to work around 30 - 40 hours per fortnight.
• Availability: You must be available to work 3–4 days per week, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Shifts may range from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Shifts: Typically 1–3 hours per client, with travel between multiple clients throughout the day.
• Remuneration: Minimum Level 2.1 – $36.22 per hour + superannuation + NFP salary packaging. Salary packaging of up to $18,550 + paid travel time + kilometre reimbursement + paid training + Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Shift Type: 80% or more of your shifts will involve Domestic Assistance, along with Social Support and Personal Care.

We are currently seeking Permanent Part-Time Support Workers to provide quality, person-centred support to QCSS clients in their own homes across Brisbane’s northern suburbs.

About QCSS:

The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) supports people to live independently and stay connected with their community.

As a Support Worker, you will provide flexible, non-clinical support that promotes choice, dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

• Providing domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Supporting clients to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals
• Facilitating social and community participation through companionship and outings
• Transporting clients and assisting with shopping, errands and appointments using your own vehicle
• Building respectful, trusting relationships while promoting dignity, choice, privacy and independence

We Are Looking For Caring and Reliable Support Workers Who:

• Hold a Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Community Services or a related field; or
• Have experience in support work, cleaning, hospitality or similar roles
• Have a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are caring, reliable and respectful, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Role Requirements:

• Australian working rights
• Current Australian Driver Licence – Open or Green P Plates
• Current Queensland motor vehicle registration
• Access to a reliable, insured and roadworthy vehicle

Willing to obtain

• A Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• First Aid and CPR certification

What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $18,550 of your annual salary tax-free, potentially increasing your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential counselling for you and your family members
• Training & Development: Access a wide range of learning opportunities to support your professional growth
• Paid Travel: Receive kilometre reimbursement and paid travel time between clients

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and enjoy providing practical, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team!

• 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 the recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.