About Us

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates in numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference!

We are currently seeking Permanent Part-Time and Casual Support Workers to support clients in their own homes and local communities across nearby suburbs. This role sits within our Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) program, which delivers low-intensity, person-centred supports to help individuals maintain independence, strengthen community connections, and continue living safely in their own homes.

About QCSS

The Queensland Community Support Scheme focuses on:

Supporting people to live independentlyPromoting choice, dignity, and autonomyEnhancing social participation and community inclusionDelivering flexible, strengths-based support tailored to individual needs

What We Can Offer

Permanent part-time employment with guaranteed minimum 8 hours per week (ideally 20 hours per fortnight)Salary packaging benefitsPaid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between clientsPaid training on commencement and ongoing professional developmentStrong focus on staff wellbeing, safety, and supportAccess to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Stable employment within a values-driven organisationAn inclusive, respectful workplace aligned with QCSS and organisational values

About the Role

In line with QCSS objectives, you will provide low-intensity, non-clinical supports that promote independence and well-being. Your responsibilities will include:

Empowering clients to maintain independence and achieve personal goalsProviding domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparationSupporting social and community participation through companionship and outingsAssisting with personal care and daily routines as requiredTransporting clients safely and assisting with errands using your own vehicleWorking independently while building respectful, trusting relationships that uphold dignity, choice, and privacy

What You Will Bring:

Strong communication skills and the ability to support and motivate clients toward independenceA genuine passion for supporting others with a caring, reliable, and compassionate approachUnderstanding of person-centred and strengths-based support, consistent with QCSS principlesCurrently enrolled in, or completion of, a Certificate III or higher in:Individual Support , Aged Care, Disability or related field (minimum 120 placement hours completed)

Ability to work autonomously and responsibly in a community-based setting Essential Requirements

Australian working rightsCurrent Australian driver’s licenceQueensland motor vehicle registration

Willing to Obtain

First Aid Statement of AttainmentCPR Statement of AttainmentNDIS Worker Screening CheckBlue CardAustralian Criminal History Check (issued within the last 6 months)

If this sounds like the right fit for you, click “Apply” to start your application. Our team will be in touch with successful applicants.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during the recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.