Support Worker - Yeppoon

• Make a genuine difference every day by supporting people to live safely and independently in their own homes.
• Join a supportive, values driven team that invests in your growth through ongoing training and development
• Enjoy flexibility and security with guaranteed minimum hours, generous salary packaging benefits. Current rates are $34.42/hr (Unqualified) and $36.23/hr (Qualified)

At CatholicCare Central Queensland, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and connection. As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping people remain safe, supported, and independent in their own homes — while building a meaningful and rewarding career.

About the Role

Make a real difference in your community as a Support Worker, helping clients stay safe, independent, and connected in their own homes. Enjoy flexible hours, award pay rates, and the opportunity to build a rewarding, purpose-driven career.

Each service is tailored to meet clients unique needs and personal goals.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities May Include:

🔹Personal Care: Bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene support

🔹Domestic Support: Cleaning, laundry, meal prep, maintaining a safe home

🔹Social & Community Engagement: Outings, appointments, and connection

🔹Life Skills & Independence: Supporting with shopping, cooking

🔹Medication & Transport Assistance: Where suitably qualified

🔹Respite & Mental Health Support: Temporary care and behavioural assistance

What’s in it for You

✅ Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle

✅ Ongoing training and professional development

✅ Generous salary sacrificing options to increase your net pay

✅ Guaranteed weekly minimum hours

✅ A caring, inclusive, and supportive team culture

What We're Looking For

Essential:

🔹Available 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle)

🔹Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

🔹QLD C/CA Driver’s Licence + reliable vehicle

🔹Ability and Willingness to complete Domestic Support services

🔹Compassionate and client-centred approach

🔹Strong communication and resilience in varied situations

Desirable:

🔹Certificate III (or higher) in Individual Support or equivalent

🔹Experience in personal care, manual handling, and behavioural support

🔹Medication administration competency

If you are passionate about supporting individuals in their daily lives and meet the availability requirements, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join CatholicCare?

CatholicCare is a large, vibrant and well-respected, not-for-profit organisation providing services across the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. From Mackay in the north to Bundaberg in the south, and out to Longreach in the Central West, our primary focus is based on our Christian Ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice. CatholicCare is proud to deliver services and employ our people regardless of religion, background, or beliefs.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about helping others live independently and meet the availability requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

📄 Submit your resume

NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, a NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

Please note that CatholicCare Central Queensland does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.