At Northern Grampians Shire Council, we’re looking for caring and dedicated people to support our community.

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want a rewarding role close to home, we’d love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details:Position: Domestic Care Worker Job Type: Casual Tenure: Temporary - 12 June 2026 Location: St Arnaud Package: $39.20 per hour plus superannuation Download Position Description: Domestic Care Worker Applications Close: Sunday 12th October 2025

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

Position objectives

This position is responsible for providing assistance to frail aged people, people with disabilities and their carers to be more independent in their own homes and the community, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Key responsibility areas

• Undertake a range of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, hygienic living environment.
• Submit accurate and timely records of work performed using Council’s electronic monitoring system.
• Report variations to specified tasks and timeframes in accordance with service communication and monitoring protocols.
• Monitor and report changes/concerns regarding client well-being.
• Participate in continuous improvement and staff development processes as required by the Team Leader Community Care.
• Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Must be working towards obtaining a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Food handling certificate.

Selection criteria

1. Experience and capacity to undertake general household duties, respite care and personal care tasks, which may at times be repetitive and/or physically demanding.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, non-judgmentally and empathically with older people, people with disabilities and their carers.
3. Ability to use relevant equipment adhering to manual lifting and safe operational guidelines.
4. Current Victorian drivers licence and a reliable car with comprehensive insurance.

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Ty Taylor, Coordinator Community Care at [email protected] or call 03 5358 8700.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 12th October 2025.

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.