Care Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax concessions

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking Care Workers to deliver compassionate in-home support across Wynnum, Manly, Oxley and surrounding areas. You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks, transport to appointments and social activities, following care plans and reporting changes to the supervisor.

Join a not-for-profit team that values wellbeing, dignity and respect. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive team culture that puts clients first.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) is required.
• Positive, flexible attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Respect and empathy for clients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work across flexible hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, showering, mobility and meals.
• Support clients with domestic tasks including house cleaning, laundry, ironing, and meal prep.
• Provide social and community support and assist with transport to appointments or shopping.
• Follow care plans and report changes in wellbeing to the Coordinator/Case Manager.
• Contribute ideas to improve services and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Work your way and get paid for it. Choose to work as much or as little as you like, get paid from the start to the end of your shift (including travel time), claim kilometres, and access salary sacrifice benefits to boost your take-home pay.

Your Role as Care Worker

You’ll deliver this role by:

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, showering, mobility, and meals
• Support clients with domestic tasks, including house cleaning, laundry, ironing, and meal prep
• Provide social and community support and assist with transport to appointments or shopping
• Follow clients’ care plans and report changes in wellbeing to the Coordinator/Case Manager
• Contribute ideas to improve services and teamwork

• Location – 1 x Full Time Role (Wynnum, Manly, Oxley, Sinnamon Park, Corinda, Jindalee)
• Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
• Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions
• Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care

What We’re Looking For

Positive, flexible attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills. Respect and empathy for clients, families, and colleagues. Ability to work across flexible hours and shifts. Must be available across all weekdays Monday - Friday.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination as required
• Relevant probity checks as per legislation and WMQ policy

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

Home care means something different to everyone. At Wesley Mission Queensland, we care with a purpose. Our Community Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect.

Why Join WMQ’s Community Aged Care Team! It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support our customers in maintaining their independence and quality of life.

It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful and environment where every individual feels valued and heard. For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it’s a calling.

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach.

Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do. WMQ’s vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future.

We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values.

People with passion, connected by hope and compassion is our story – what’s yours?

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