Community Support Workers - Shoalhaven

Job No: CCW598
Location: Shoalhaven

About Us - We Care

CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances.  Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: Early Childhood Education, Out of School Hours Care, Community Aged and Disability Care, Foster Care, School Counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions. 

About the Role - We care about others

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 Shoalhaven / Nowra area.

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

Pay rates are between $31.13 and $34.59 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
  • Additional paid personal leave every year
  • Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
  • 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.

Feel free to forward this vacancy to someone you may know!

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

Close Date: 22 February 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!

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About us - We care

CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: Early Childhood Education, Out of School Hours Care, Community Age and Disability Care, Foster Care, School Counselling and Parenting Courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us even if they chose to pursue a different profession within the sector.