Community Support Workers - Illawarra

About the Role

Community Support Workers offer services in our client's homes in both Aged Care & Disability. We focus on creating positive relationships with our clients and their families by supporting them through services such as domestic, social, medication and personal care.

Working as a valued member of our team, this role will provide you with security and flexibility in hours and days of work. Community Support Workers form meaningful and supportive relationships that brighten the life of our clients.

We have permanent part-time positions available to suit your work-life balance in the Illawarra area.

We offer an hourly rate + travel time between clients + kilometres & salary packaging that reduces your tax.

Pay rates are between $32.61 and $36.23 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits - We care about you

In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives, you will also enjoy:

• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging – up to $18,550 tax free
• Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
• Up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• 3 days additional leave at Christmas
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport

What you need

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent or working towards this - we can help you get trained (a fee free course may be available)
• A current First Aid Certificate, Working with Children Check and NDIS Check (or willing to obtain)
• A driver's licence with an insured vehicle
• Experience in providing support to Aged and Disability clients and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of others.
• A personable and professional approach to care.

Click here for the Position Description.

For further information contact Danniele Hayes at *********@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Close Date: 24 August 2026

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.

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

Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We look forward to hearing from you!