• Permanent, Part-Time positions
• Guaranteed minimum hours based on availability (4-5 days of availability required Mon-Fri)
• Starting hourly rate $ 33.04per hour + super
• Paid travel time and mileage between jobs
• Opportunities for career progression
• Paid induction and ongoing training

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

about darebin city council

Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

about the role

In this role you will provide support to clients receiving Aged and Disability Services and assist them with in home domestic assistance duties including vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, changing bed linen, clothes washing, dusting, ironing and unescorted shopping support in line with the service plan.

You will also deliver services in a responsible and professional manner and advise a Team Leader of any concerns observed about about the health and well-being of clients.

skills & experience

• An understanding of the needs of older people and people with a disability
• Victorian drivers licence
• Own vehicle for work use with insurance
• Current Level 2 First Aidor CPR certificate (desirable)
• Current employee Working with Children Card

culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Angela Greig, Community Support Team Leader on T 8470 8655 for a confidential discussion.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.

A position description is attached.