Carer

Anglicare; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Staff rewards portal

Employee referral program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney, Lemongrove Gardens, Penrith, NSW, seeks a dedicated Carer to provide high-quality, person-centered care that supports residents to live with dignity and purpose. You will assist with daily tasks, support mobility and emotional wellbeing, monitor needs, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate care while upholding the facility's values and standards.

With a Certificate III in Aged Care, you bring experience and empathy; our team offers ongoing

Qualifications

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 6 months experience in aged care or a similar healthcare setting.
• NDIS workers screening check clearance.

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 their needs and preferences are met.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver person-centered care while fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Good communication

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Tools

Care management systems

Job description

Transform lives, every single day Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. and together, we will.We’rea well-respected not-for-profitthat’sbeen servingsociety’smost vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. As aCarer,you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthenscommunities. In return for your dedication,you'llfind genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.

Your opportunity

As a valued Carer at Anglicare Sydney, Lemongrove Gardens, Penrith, you will provide high-quality, person-centered care that supports our residents to live with dignity and purpose. You willassistwith daily tasks, attending to residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing. You will ensure the physical comfort and emotional health of our residents are met and help enhance their independence and quality of life. With kindness and understanding, you will:Provide personal careassistance, including showering, dressing,groomingandfeedingSupport residents with mobility and physicalassistanceProvidecompanionship and emotional supportMonitor and document residents’ progress, ensuring their needs and preferences are met.Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver person-centered 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 Minimum 6 months experience in aged care or a similar healthcare setting NDIS workers screening check clearance ID. Experience with care management systems and digital documentation.

What’s preferred:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A passion working with older people and enhancing their quality of life Teamwork and collaboration with nurses, allied health professionals, and other Carers.

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:

• 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 for Permanent employment.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging for permanent employment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family.

Applications close 30th September.

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 30, 2026

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.

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.