Centacare jobs

• 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 permanent part-time and casual Home Care Workers to support our aged care clients in their homes across North Brisbane suburbs, including Aspley, Chermside, Kedron, Wavell Heights, Enoggera and surrounding areas.

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
• 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
• Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Individual Support, or a related field (minimum 120 placement hours completed)
• Confident driving and willing to travel to suburbs within the Brisbane North area
• Working unsupervised while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
• Available for day shifts with visits as early as 0700 and as late as 1800 Monday - Friday
• Confident in supporting clients living with dementia

Essential to have:

• Australian Working Rights
• Australian Driver's License (Open or Green P's)
• Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
• Reliable and Insured Car

Willing to obtain:

• Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment
• Provide CPR Statement of Attainment
• Paid NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Paid 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.