Direct Care Worker

Role overview

Hume City Council is seeking part-time Direct Care Workers to join its Community Health and Wellbeing team in Broadmeadows, Victoria. This is a permanent part-time opportunity with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week across 4 to 5 weekdays, Monday to Friday. There are multiple vacancies available. The annual pay is $71,490.64 pro rata, with superannuation in addition to salary.

The council is building a talent pool for this position on an ongoing basis, so the timing of recruitment steps may differ depending on when suitable openings arise. The role is especially suited to Turkish and Arabic speaking candidates.

Hume City Council is among Australia’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse local governments, with a strong focus on customer service and community-centred delivery.

What the role involves

This position supports clients and their carers in working toward personal goals, improving independence, and maintaining a good quality of life while living in the way they prefer. Care is delivered in a respectful, flexible, and person-centred manner in clients’ homes and out in the community.

The work may be carried out independently or as part of a team, and services are provided under the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP), the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and Home Care Package (HCP) Services for eligible clients.

Key duties

• Carry out household support tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, mopping, vacuuming, and helping maintain a safe home environment.
• Provide transport-related assistance, including support with shopping trips and appointment attendance.
• Assist with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, and hygiene support.
• Prepare simple meals and assist with light meal preparation.
• Promote client independence and safety by monitoring wellbeing and responding to changing needs.
• Offer respite support in the home or in the community so carers can take a break from caring duties.

Skills and experience

• Understanding of the challenges faced by older people and/or people with disability in home or community settings.
• Ability to build respectful, positive relationships while recognising cultural values, personal beliefs, and individual preferences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with clients and their families.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to earn client trust and confidence.
• Customer-focused approach that keeps the client’s best interests at the centre.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and respond appropriately.

Qualifications and checks

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) completed.
• Current Level 2 First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Full Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle that is registered and comprehensively insured.
• Successful candidates must complete reference checks, a Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check, along with the mandatory application questions.

Other information

This is a child-safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

The council highlights a supportive workplace, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary package. Enquiries can be directed to Elena Spasovska at elenaS@hume.vic.gov.au.

To be considered, applicants must be available on 4 to 5 days during the Monday to Friday working week and be able to work at least 15 hours per week.

About Hume City Council

Hume City Council promotes values centred on continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, inclusion, and delivering strong outcomes for the Hume community.