Home Care Assistant

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Darwin; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well program discounts

Salary packaging

Motor vehicle allowance

Travel time paid

Mobile phone provided

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking a Home Care Assistant in Darwin for a permanent part-time role (56 hours per fortnight). You will provide person-centred, safe, and effective support to clients at home, helping them maintain independence in familiar surroundings.

Applicants need Certificate III in Individual Support, 3+ months in personal care, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver’s licence with own vehicle. A motor vehicle allowance and travel time are payable.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Aged Care, or Home & Community Care).
• Minimum of 3 months of personal care experience.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009).
• Unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and own registered vehicle.
• Sound, best‑practice personal care skills.
• Strong Dementia care knowledge and client support basics.
• Excellent time management and relationship‑building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, safe and effective home care.
• Empower clients to maintain independence and self-determination.
• Travel between clients; motor vehicle allowance and travel time paid.
• Use full toolkit including mobile phone; follow the position description.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Basic cooking

Dementia care

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing, Aged Care, or Home & Community Care

Job description

Permanent Part Time Position

56 Hours per fortnight

• Week 1 & 2 - Monday to Thursday 0830 - 1606

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

Mandatory Requirement: All applicants must hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and own a registered, fully insured vehicle.

About the role

As a Home Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred, safe, and effective support tailored to each client's unique needs, goals, and preferences. Your primary focus will be empowering clients to maintain their independence and self-determination, enabling them to thrive in the comfort of their own homes.

A motor vehicle allowance and travel time is payable for travel between clients as well as a full working tool kit, including a mobile phone.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

• Qualifications: Certificate III in a relevant field (Individual Support - Ageing, Aged Care, or Home & Community Care).

• Experience: Minimum of 3 months of demonstrated experience in a personal care role, with the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.

• Certifications: Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.

• Transport: A current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence (C class) and your own registered, fully insured vehicle (essential).

• Clinical Skills: Sound, best-practice personal care skills.

• Specialist Knowledge: A strong understanding of supporting clients living with dementia, including managing challenging behaviours.

• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional time management, organisational skills, and the natural ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families.

• Practical Skills: Basic cooking abilities.

• A basic understanding of Home Care Packages (Highly Regarded).

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.