Home Care Support Worker

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Date: 14 May 2026

Location: Mackay, AU, 4740

Company: Australian Unity

Join a supportive team helping older Australians (65+) live independently at home and make a real difference every day.

 

About You

  • Live in or can support clients in the Mackay and surrounding areas
  • Hold a valid Australian Driver’s Licence and have access to your own vehicle (no international licences or shared vehicles)
  • Minimum 12 months experience in in-home aged care or a similar role
  • Available to work a minimum of 6 hours per day within the hours of 7am – 6pm, ideally across 3–4 weekdays
  • Committed to working in in-home aged care (not disability or residential facility care)

 

What We Offer

  • $34.77 to $34.93 per hour + super
  • Paid travel time + $1.38/km allowance
  • Permanent part-time contracts: 20 – 50 hours per fortnight + flex-up shifts
  • Stable hours with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts

 

Your Role

As a valued member of the team, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in their homes.

  • Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting and mobility support
  • Medication assistance (where applicable)
  • Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
  • Social support and companionship
  • Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing

Domestic assistance will remain an important component of your role alongside your personal care responsibilities.

 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Stability: Permanent part-time role with paid leave entitlements
  • Support: Paid induction and ongoing training
  • Progression: Opportunities to upskill and grow your career
  • Perks: Employee discounts, additional leave options and 14 weeks paid parental leave

 

Apply now to start making a meaningful impact in your community.

 

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged individuals.To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, visit:https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan