Aged and Disabled Carers

Aged or Disabled Carer - Full-Time

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EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd

Location

Employment

Mareeba, Queensland, with work in clients’ homes

and community settings within the FNQ region

Full-time, ongoing - 38 hours per week

Salary

$80,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the opportunity

EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd is a community support provider seeking a caring and dependable Aged or

Disabled Carer to assist older people and people with disability in their own homes and community settings in

Mareeba and surrounding service locations. Our services include in-home and community support for older

people under the Support at Home program. You will help clients manage daily activities, remain safe at

home and participate in their community while respecting their choices, dignity and independence.

What you will do

? Assist clients with showering, grooming, dressing, toileting and other personal-care routines.

? Support safe movement, transfers and use of mobility aids in accordance with individual instructions and

training.

? Prepare meals and refreshments suited to documented dietary needs and client preferences.

? Provide light household assistance, including cleaning, laundry, bed-making and general tidying.

? Help arrange and support clients’ participation in social activities and community programs, and

accompany them to appointments, shopping and approved outings.

? Offer companionship, reassurance and encouragement that promotes social connection and independent

decision-making.

? Monitor and report changes in client wellbeing, safety or support needs to the appropriate supervisor.

? Maintain timely and accurate care notes, incident records and service documentation.

? Follow individual support plans, applicable Support at Home program requirements, safeguarding

requirements, infection-control measures and workplace health and safety procedures.

What you will bring

? AQF Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability), Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate

III in Disability, or a comparable relevant qualification, together with a positive skills assessment from

VETASSESS where relevant.

? At least one year of relevant direct-care experience is preferred, particularly in home-based or community

support services.

? A respectful, reliable and person-centred approach to supporting older people and people with disability.

? Clear communication skills and the ability to complete accurate written records.

? Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them before commencing unsupervised

duties.

www.eds-support.com.au

Address: 8 Kenneally Rd. Mareeba, Qld 4880 | Email: [email protected] | Mobile: 0466 065 356

? Ability to obtain and maintain an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, police check and any other

mandatory worker screening.

? Current Australian driver licence and reliable insured vehicle where travel between clients is required.

? Availability to work rostered shifts, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends and public

holidays.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, direct-care

experience and availability to [email protected]. Applications close: 15 November 15 2026.

Offshore applicants may apply. Applicants requiring sponsorship should state their current location, visa

status, relevant qualifications and work experience, and whether they already hold a positive VETASSESS

skills assessment for ANZSCO 423111.

EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd welcomes applications from suitably qualified Australian citizens, permanent

residents and other applicants who have lawful work rights in Australia. Appointment is subject to satisfactory

reference and pre-employment checks.