Careers

At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Male applicants apply. 

About the Organisation 

Enhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Guided by every client’s individual needs and interests, our personalised in-home Aged Care services focus on empowering every person to maintain their home comforts, health, and connections within their community. 

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers. 

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. 

 
About the Role 

As an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you will provide personalised home care support to older Australians who reside in Cairns, to assist them in remaining living independently in their own home. Occasional travel will be required, with distances of up to 45 minutes to support clients across the region, however the majority of work will be in Cairns Central and Southern Cairns. We have two permanent part time positions available. Hours will be between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and no evening or sleepover shifts. Flexible hours are available and can be tailored to suit school hours or other commitments if required. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Domestic assistance duties. This consists of light cleaning duties, changing of bed linen, washing/laundry 

• In-home supports inclusive of meal preparation and assistance with daily living 

• Social supports inclusive of support to attend medical appointments, social activities in the local community, building/maintaining social networks 

• Personal care inclusive of showering, daily hygiene, monitoring of health and well-being (for example, identification of wound care needs, skin integrity, etc) 

Skills & Experience 

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) or prior industry experience is preferred  

• Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community 

• An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a reliable registered vehicle 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships 

• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment) 

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check. 

 
Benefits 

• Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership team 

• Simple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometres 

• Supported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges 

• Frameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and support 

• Permanent Part Time hourly rate from $31.64 per hour + Super +.92 cents per kilometre while you work 

• Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits which means more money in your pocket 

• Development and progression opportunities nationally 

 
How to Apply 

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact jsrecruitment@lwb.org.au   

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 6th February 2025.