" \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 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnox \u0026amp; Maroondah location | 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\"\u003eJoin mecwacare as a Direct Care Worker and support people across \u003cstrong\u003eKnox \u0026amp; 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needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy work with us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003emecwa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecare\u003c/em\u003e, you\u0026rsquo;ll be part of meaningful work that helps people stay connected, independent and supported at home. For more than 65 years, we have provided care and support across Victoria, including residential, community, in-home nursing and disability services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo apply:\u003c/strong\u003e Apply early online, as this role may close before the advertised date if we find the right candidate. Please note we do not accept applications via email.\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=\"2004061\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "