Carer

Anglicare Australia; Nowra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Training & development

Employee assistance

Rewards program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Carer to provide high quality elder care with compassion and dignity. You will assist residents with daily tasks, offer emotional support, and build meaningful relationships in a nurturing environment.

Join a not-for-profit organisation with a long history of service. You will work with a supportive team, receive ongoing training, and contribute to person-centred care that respects residents' independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification, with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance (ID).
• Qualifications recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
• Commitment to person-centred care and resident dignity.

Responsibilities

• 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 needs are met.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver person-centred care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. And together, we will.

We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support.

As a Carer, you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthens communities. In return for your dedication, you'll find genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.

Transform lives, every single day

Your opportunity

As a 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.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• 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.

You will also have:

• 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.

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.

On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• 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?

As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat and Video. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer. We ask 5 questions that relate to your experience and insights on personal care in life or at work, to help us understand your unique qualities and how they’ll align to the people we serve. After completing this interview, you will then be invited to a short video interview where you will be asked three scenario-based questions relating to your experience and insights on personal care. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer.

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: September 20, 2026