Centacare jobs

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum, increasing take-home pay
• Chermside area
• Shifts between Monday to Friday

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

We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to support clients in their own homes and local communities across nearby suburbs. This role sits within our Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) program, which delivers low-intensity, person-centred supports to help individuals maintain independence, strengthen community connections, and continue living safely in their own homes.

About QCSS
The Queensland Community Support Scheme focuses on:

• Supporting people to live independently
• Promoting choice, dignity, and autonomy
• Enhancing social participation and community inclusion
• Delivering flexible, strengths-based support tailored to individual needs

What We Can Offer

• Salary packaging benefits
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between clients
• Paid training on commencement and ongoing professional development
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety, and support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable employment within a values-driven organisation
• An inclusive, respectful workplace aligned with QCSS and organisational values

About the Role
In line with QCSS objectives, you will provide low-intensity, non-clinical supports that promote independence and well-being. Your responsibilities will include:

• Empowering clients to maintain independence and achieve personal goals
• Providing domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Supporting social and community participation through companionship and outings
• Assisting with personal care and daily routines as required
• Transporting clients safely and assisting with errands using your own vehicle
• Working independently while building respectful, trusting relationships that uphold dignity, choice, and privacy

What You Will Bring:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to support and motivate clients toward independence
• A genuine passion for supporting others with a caring, reliable, and compassionate approach
• Understanding of person-centred and strengths-based support, consistent with QCSS principles
• Experience in Hospitaility, Cleaning or Customer Service.
• Currently enrolled in, or completion of, a Certificate III or higher in:
• Ability to work autonomously and responsibly in a community-based setting

Essential Requirements

• Australian working rights
• Current Australian Open driver’s licence
• Queensland motor vehicle registration

Willing to Obtain

• First Aid Statement of Attainment
• CPR Statement of Attainment
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Blue Card
• Australian Criminal History Check (issued within the last 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 the recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.