Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified)

Feros Care; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Travel reimbursement

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Job summary

Feros Care is seeking an Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified) to visit clients in Hervey Bay, Maryborough and surrounding areas. The role offers casual or part-time hours with travel between homes, personal care, meal prep and domestic tasks to support independence and well-being.

You will work in a values-driven not-for-profit environment, with salary packaging and travel reimbursement to maximise take-home pay. A valid licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or Aged Care (with transcripts) is required.
• Current First Aid Certificate is required.
• Australian working rights and ability to obtain a National Police Check are required.
• COVID-19 vaccinations are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and everyday assistance to help maintain wellbeing, dignity and independence.
• Assist with domestic duties in clients' homes, including cleaning, laundry and tidying.
• Use your own vehicle to travel across the region to support clients in their homes.

Skills

Personal care

Meal preparation

Mobility support

Domestic assistance

Travel to clients

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support or Aged Care

Job description

Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified)

Employment Type: Casual or Permanent Part-Time role with up to 40 guaranteed hours per fortnight, plus opportunities for additional hours after probation
Remuneration: $36.66/hour (PPT)/ $45.46/hour (Casual) + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay + $1.05/km travel reimbursement
Location: Hervey Bay, Maryborough and surrounding areas
Availability: Minimum of 3 - 4 weekdays between 7:00am and 7:00pm
Are you a Support Worker who loves being on the road and making a genuine difference? Join our Hervey Bay and Maryborough community team and help older Australians live independently, stay connected to their communities, and continue doing the things they love. If you're happy to travel across the region, build meaningful relationships, and provide person‑centred support in clients' homes, including completing 2-3 domestic cleans each day, this could be the perfect role for you!

Who Are We?

We're Game Changers. Dream Makers. Kindness Champions. At Feros Care, our purpose is simple and powerful: supporting people to live healthier, happier, and better‑connected lives. As a values‑driven not‑for‑profit, we're proud to be recognised for our innovation, compassion, and commitment to the people and communities we support.

How You'll Support Our Clients

• Build meaningful connections with clients through genuine companionship and person‑centred care, providing personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and everyday assistance to help maintain their wellbeing, dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Help keep clients' homes clean, safe and comfortable by providing domestic assistance. Duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning kitchens & bathrooms, and general household tidying.
• Enjoy the freedom and variety of a community‑based role, using your own vehicle to support clients in their homes across the region.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A valid driver's licence, reliable and insured vehicle, and a willingness to travel up to 45-60 minutes across your local community
• Experience supporting older adults to live independently and confidently in their own homes
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent (with transcripts) and current First Aid Certificate
• Australian working rights, and ability to complete a Nationally Coordinated Police Check
• COVID-19 vaccinations (highly desirable)

Why You'll Love Working at Feros Care

At Feros Care, we put our people first. You'll be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values wellbeing, growth and work‑life balance:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax‑free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Make your leave go further with 17.5% annual leave loading and Cultural Leave Days (eligible employees)
• Look after your wellbeing with confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing perks via our ForME platform, including financial tools and exclusive discounts
• Save on health and fitness, with Medibank employee discounts and Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Be rewarded for referrals with a $200 bonus for every successful referral

Feros Care values individuality and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, we're here to help! Please contact Kim Price on 0428 691 *** or **************@feroscare.com.au