" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eDirect Care Worker\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19637\"\u003e Healthcare \u0026amp; Medicine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19638\"\u003e Aged Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19639\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19640\"\u003e Casual \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSouth East Metro Melbourne locations | Casual position for Work-Life Balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking in the Community | Make an impact on someone\u0026#39;s life\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid travel time | Access to Not-For-Profit benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eIn this rewarding role as a Direct Care Worker, you\u0026rsquo;ll provide personal care, domestic support, transport assistance and companionship \u0026mdash; helping clients maintain their independence, dignity and connection to community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re kind, reliable and want work that makes a real difference, we\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive hourly rate and flexible hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid travel time\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your skills through training and development opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake the most of full salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus a meals card of up to $2,700.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to discounted Medibank Health Insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore genuine career progression opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe recognised through Board scholarships and employee awards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJob details\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-home care role supporting clients with daily living, including personal care, domestic cleaning and meal preparation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist clients with community access and transport to appointments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have clients across Boroondara, Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse, Dandenong, Glen Eira, Port Phillip, Bayside and Stonnington\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasual position with flexible start and finish times\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou are empathetic, respectful and reliable\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou hold a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate III\u003c/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eIV\u003c/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eAged Care, Home and Community Care\u003c/strong\u003e, or are a \u003cstrong\u003efirst-year Bachelor of Nursing\u003c/strong\u003e student\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou have \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFirst\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAid\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCPR\u003c/strong\u003e training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou have a \u003cstrong\u003evalid\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriver\u0026rsquo;s\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLicence\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecar\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003einsurance\u003c/strong\u003e and reliable transport\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou are \u003cstrong\u003eavailable\u003c/strong\u003e at least \u003cstrong\u003efour\u003c/strong\u003e days per week during business hours, \u003cstrong\u003eMonday\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eto\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFriday\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou live in any of the following LGA\u0026rsquo;s; Boroondara, Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse, Dandenong, Glen Eira, Port Phillip, Bayside or Stonnington\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou are flexible and able to meet clients\u0026rsquo; needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emecwa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecare\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic\u0026nbsp;backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAll successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply now!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ePlease submit your application online. Please note we do not accept applications via email.\u0026nbsp;Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate \u0026ndash; so if interested, please apply early. We kindly ask for no agencies to reach out.\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1996485\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "