Carer

Anglicare; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Training & development

Staff rewards

Salary packaging

Employee assistance

Employee referral bonus

Formal recognition

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Casual Carer to provide high quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily tasks, mobility, and emotional well-being in a person-centred, respectful environment.

This permanent part-time role requires a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent, at least 2 years’ experience, NDIS Worker Screening, and alignment with our values of integrity, compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance ID.
• Qualifications recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and feeding.
• Support residents with mobility and physical assistance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor and document residents’ progress and preferences.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Work type: Permanent Part Time Required availability: Tue 3pm-8pm , Wed 2pm-10pm , Thu 2pm-10pm.

As a Casual Carer at Anglicare Sydney, you will provide high quality care and support to residents, helping them live with dignity and purpose. You will assist with daily tasks, provide emotional support, and offer companionship to residents. You will ensure the physical comfort and emotional health of our residents are met in a caring and nurturing environment. With kindness and understanding, you will:

• Provide personal care assistance, including showering, dressing, grooming and feeding.
• Support residents with mobility and physical assistance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor and document residents’ progress, ensuring their needs and preferences are met.

Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver person-centred care while fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the facility.

What you’ll bring

You are a kind-hearted, patient and respectful person who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do.

What's required?

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent qualification, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance ID.
• All required qualifications must be recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

What's preferred?

• A passion for working with older people and enhancing their quality of life.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining residents’ dignity and independence.
• Alignment with Anglicare’s Christian ethos and values.
• Flexible availability including morning, afternoons or nights.

Why Anglicare Sydney?

At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You’ll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that’s right for you.

Other benefits

• Above award hourly rates of pay and tax-free benefits for permanent employment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
• Access to Anglicare’s rewards program with discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Employee Assistance program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Application Close Date: November 01, 2026

Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities.

Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Staff Rewards

Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more.

Salary Packaging

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!

Employee Assistance Program

At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.