Community Support Worker

• Permanent, Part time starting at $36.30 per hour
• Paid travel time and mileage between jobs provided
• Meet and support new clients everyday

• Permanent, Part time starting at $36.30 per hour
• Paid travel time and mileage between jobs provided
• Meet and support new clients everyday

Make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of older adults in our community. As a Community Support Worker, you will provide practical, person-centred support that empowers older people to live independently, safely and confidently in their own homes.

You will provide a range of entry-level home support services, to help clients maintain their independence, stay active, enhance their wellbeing and remain socially connected to their community.

About the role:

This position offers guaranteed part-time hours and requires flexibility to work across a varied roster and provide support to clients throughout the Darebin municipality. You will be required to travel between locations as operational needs arise, ensuring services are delivered where they are needed most. Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to work across different areas of the municipality are essential to meeting client needs and maintaining continuity of support.

You will provide high-quality home support services to assist clients:

• Domestic assistance: vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, changing bed linen, clothes washing, dusting and ironing in line with the client’s service plan
• Personal Care: showering, dressing, grooming
• Shopping Support and Individual Social Support: escorting clients on community outings e.g. shopping trips, medical appointments, post office
• Food Preparation: light meal preparation and serving of meals
• In home respite: spending time with clients one-on-one in the home or in community settings
• Maintain client independence and safety: Monitor the well-being of clients and report any significant changes in health, behaviour, social conditions

About you:

Set out the skills, experience and values we are looking for.

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• Victorian Drivers licence
• Own vehicle for work use (comprehensively insured)
• Current Level 2 First Aid/CPR training certificate
• Current employee Working with Children Card

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on 1 Nov 2026 at 11.30pm. Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Emma Hortin, Team Leader Community Support - Emma.Hortin@darebin.vic.gov.au or T: 8470-8622.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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