Community Care Worker

Council Jobs; Geelong; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Geelong is seeking a Casual Community Care Worker to assist Home Care Clients with practical in‑home support, personal care, meal prep and medication prompting. You must be available across Geelong, with day, evening, or weekend shifts.

Required qualifications include Certificate III/IV in a relevant field, HLTHPS006, First Aid Level 2 with CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Police check and medical clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and domestic assistance to ageing or disabled clients.
• Certifications in aged care/health support (e.g., Cert III/IV) or equivalent.
• HLTHPS006 medication assistance is required for evenings/weekends.
• Current First Aid Level 2 with CPR is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.
• Working with Children’s Check (Employee) is required.
• National Police Check may be required in recruitment.
• Availability for 3 weekdays or more is needed.

Responsibilities

• Weekday shifts: perform general housework and cleaning; support social and emotional well‑being; monitor health and report concerns.
• Evening/weekend shifts: assist with personal care, meal preparation, and social engagement; monitor health and report concerns.

Skills

Personal care

Domestic assistance

Medication prompting

Health observation

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

HLTHPS006 Assist Client with Medication

First Aid Level 2 (CPR)

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Job description

Job no: 500832
Work type: Casual
Classification: Band 2 - $68,630.02 pa plus super
Categories: Community Care

About the role

As a Casual Community Care Worker, you will provide assistance to our Home Care Clients to maintain and improve their life, by providing of a range of direct practical assistance in their homes, personal care, meal preparation and medication prompting.

The City is seeking candidates with the ability to work across the entire Geelong region and be available to work either Monday to Friday (day shift hours), evenings (4pm – 7pm) or Weekends.

Work type: Casual

Classification: Band 2 $43.41 per hour (inc casual loading)

Weekday shifts will perform the following:

• Perform general housework and cleaning
• Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
• Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.

Evening and Weekend shifts will perform the following:

• Personal care tasks including personal grooming
• Meal preparation
• Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
• Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have experience providing personal care, domestic and household activities to people who are ageing, live with disability or mental illness. You will also:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability or Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability, Community Services or Nursing
• HLTHPS006 Assist Client with Medication (required for Evening and Weekend shifts)
• Have a current First Aid Level 2, including CPR module
• Have a current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle
• Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• Be physically able to carry out a range of household duties
• Have availability of 3 week days or greater
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Pre Employment Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Enquiries: Enquiries: Sue Brew - Team Leader Community Care | *****@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at *******@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time