Job Description

CatholicCare Wollongong – Campbelltown NSW

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Do you have a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently? Join CatholicCare Wollongong as a Community Support Worker, where you'll build meaningful relationships with aged care and NDIS participants right in their own homes and community.

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We are recruiting Community Support Workers to deliver personal care, domestic assistance, medication support, and social and respite services across the Illawarra region. Permanent part-time positions are available with flexibility to suit your work-life balance.

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- Pay rate: $31.13 – $34.59/hour (depending on experience and qualifications) + travel time between clients + KM reimbursement + NFP Salary Packaging
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- Hours: Permanent part-time — adaptable days and hours
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- Position type: Permanent
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- Location: Macarthur region
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Role highlights

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In addition to being part of a values-driven organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives:

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- Up to $18,550 tax‐free NFP salary packaging
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- 3 days additional leave at Christmas
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- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
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- Long service leave after 7 years
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- Study leave and professional development opportunities
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- Fitness Passport and EAP
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What you'll be doing

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- Provide personal care and grooming support tailored to individual participant needs
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- Assist with domestic tasks including light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping
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- Support accurate medication administration as prescribed by a medical professional
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- Provide social support and respite within participants' homes and communities
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- Document participant wellbeing and report any significant changes to the care team
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What we're looking for

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- Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent — completed or working towards (fee‐free course options may be available)
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- Genuine commitment to supporting people with a disability and/or who are ageing
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- Current First Aid Certificate
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- Current NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
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Checks required (or willingness to obtain)

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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Working with Children Check
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- National Criminal History Check
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Desirable (highly regarded)

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- Experience providing support in aged care or disability settings
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- Experience working with people from CALD backgrounds
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- Fluency in a language other than English
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Why CatholicCare Wollongong?

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At CatholicCare Wollongong, we're committed to delivering compassionate, high‐quality care that strengthens individuals, families, and communities. You'll be part of a supportive team where your work directly improves the lives of the people you serve — every single day.

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Ready to make a difference?

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For further information contact Linda Peters at ******@catholiccare.dow.org.au

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Close Date: 25 October 2026

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We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.

📌 Community Support Workers - Macarthur (Campbelltown)
🏢 CatholicCare Wollongong
📍 Campbelltown