Looking for a rewarding and flexible role? Join our team and support older people to live independently in their own homes and communities. You'll provide personalised support to clients aged 65 and over while giving carers valuable respite and peace of mind. Our services operate throughout Western Sydney, including Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Parramatta and Cumberland LGAs.
Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.
What this role looks like:
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, access community events or services
- Assisting participants with daily living activities and day to day support.
- Assisting with personal care
- Providing support in a manner that is consistent and encourages and motivates the client to meet their goals and independent skills building, through person centred practices.
- Maintaining accurate records and safe practices
- Maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities
What are we seeking in our new team member:
- Able to work across the Western Sydney region
- Positive and engaged individual with more than 3 years in a similar role
- Cantonese, Mandarin and Arabic speaker is highly desirable
- Punctuality and reliability; our participants depend on you
- Drivers Licence (Class C) – NSW and your own car with comprehensive insurance cover
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or a willingness to obtain one
- Certificate III Individual Support or equivalent
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay at $48.24 per hour (including casual loading) + Superannuation paid weekly. Opportunities for training to keep your skills up to date. An opportunity for bonus payments and to participate in well-being initiatives and benefits available to staff through our EBA and other programs.
Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via
Council’s Careers Page by
5pm 13 October 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.
People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at
hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working with Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
