Care Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Team Culture

Attractive Remuneration plus packaging

Purpose-led practice

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is seeking a dedicated Care Worker to support clients in Chermside and surrounding areas. You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks and community transport, following care plans while maintaining dignity and respect.

Join a not-for-profit team that values compassionate, person-centred care, teamwork and ongoing service improvement. Availability Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings is required.

Qualifications

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

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 clients’ care plans and report changes in wellbeing to the Coordinator/Case Manager.
• Contribute ideas to improve services and teamwork.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

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 – Chermside and Surrounding Suburbs

Must be available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6am

What We Offer

• Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being

• 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

• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday availability a must

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

• Must hold a 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.