- Meaningful work: Help people maintain their independence, wellbeing and connection to their community.
- A supportive team: Join a values-driven organisation that invests in your growth through ongoing training and development.
- Flexibility and security: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, guaranteed minimum hours and generous salary packaging benefits.
- Competitive hourly rates: $34.42 per hour (Unqualified) and $36.23 per hour (Qualified).

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you'll provide person-centred support that helps clients maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing and continue living life their way.

Depending on the service and the individual needs of each client, your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

- Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing and personal hygiene.
- Domestic Assistance: Supporting clients with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and maintaining a safe home.
- Social and Community Engagement: Accompanying clients to appointments, outings and community activities.
- Life Skills and Independence: Supporting daily living skills, shopping, cooking and individual goals.
- Medication and Transport Assistance: Providing assistance in line with your training, competency and role requirements.
- Dementia and Disability Support: Providing compassionate, individualised support that promotes dignity, choice, wellbeing and independence.
- Respite Support: Providing assistance to clients and their families or carers, as required.

What’s in it for You

- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
- Guaranteed minimum weekly hours.
- Competitive hourly rates, with additional entitlements in accordance with the applicable award.
- Generous salary packaging options to help increase your take-home pay.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- A caring, inclusive and supportive team culture.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people in your local community.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for compassionate,



reliable and motivated people who are passionate about supporting others to live safely and independently.

Essential requirements:

- Availability between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Current Queensland C-class or C-A driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- A compassionate, respectful and client-centred approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to respond calmly to different situations.
- A commitment to supporting client choice, dignity, safety and independence.

Desirable:

- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Ageing Support, Disability Support or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 12 months of relevant industry experience.
- Experience in personal care, manual handling, dementia care or behavioural support.
- Medication assistance or administration competency, where relevant to the role.

If you're passionate about helping people and meet the availability requirements, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Join CatholicCare?

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals and families across the Rockhampton Diocese, from Mackay to Bundaberg and west to Longreach.

Rooted in Christian values and Catholic Social Justice principles, we welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds. Our work is centred on compassion, respect, inclusion and helping people live fulfilling lives.

Join a team where the work you do matters.

Don't Wait – Apply today and start your journey with a supportive team that’s making real change in local communities.

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Pre-employment requirements: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS Worker Screening Check where required, and a Blue Card where required for the position. Required clearances must be obtained before commencement.

📌 Support Worker - Rockhampton
🏢 CatholicCare Central Queensland
📍 Rockhampton