In-Demand Direct care worker Jobs in Melbourne Vic

Direct Care Worker (00374268)
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $77,150 - $94,730 a year
- Recruiting
8d
Direct Care Worker - Aged Care Community
Monash Health —Noble Park VIC
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Support Workers
LHR —Melbourne VIC
- $43 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Home Care Worker (Direct Care Worker)
Jewish Care Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Personal Care Worker
Baptcare —Bundoora VIC
- $36.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Referral program
Disability Support Worker in Kingsbury, VIC
Alliance MultiCare Services —Kingsbury VIC
- $35 - $63 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
Quick Apply
13d
Support Worker
ATZ Care —Melbourne VIC
- $32 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Direct Care Worker (00374268)
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Temporary
- Recruiting
8d
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Care AU —Sunshine VIC
- $37 - $45 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Professional development assistance
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7d
Disability Support Worker Part Time
The Only Support coordination —Springvale VIC
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
1d
Clayton NDIS Support Worker - Limb Loss experienced
Clayton NDIS Support Worker - Limb Loss Specialist —Clayton VIC
- $39 - $40 an hour
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- Travel reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
6d
Home Care Worker
Baptcare —Bundoora VIC
- $32.85 - $34.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Referral program
Residential Support Worker
DPV Health —Melbourne VIC
- Day shift
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
9d
Disability Support Workers - SIL Home
Independence Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Morning shift
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Care plans
Youth Residential Support Worker
Ability Assist —Melbourne VIC
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Residential Youth Worker
MacKillop Family Services —Box Hill VIC
- $35.67 - $41.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Paid training
- Employee assistance program
Community Support Worker
People First Healthcare —Melbourne VIC
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
Outreach Mental Health Support Worker
Conscious Care Support —Ringwood VIC
- $45 - $82 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Writing skills
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Social Worker Grade 2
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- Up to $11,660 a year
- Research
- Master's degree
- Education
7d
Customer Service - Tullamarine
Tasty Fresh Food Co —Tullamarine VIC
- $30.90 - $38.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Warehouse
- Employee discount
Quick Apply

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Direct Care Worker (00374268)

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Casual
$77,150 - $94,730 a year
8 days ago

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Recruiting

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Work Type: Casual

Salary: $77,150 - $94,730

Grade: CYF2

Occupation: Community services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/374268AUG

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large
print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

Empower children and young people to make positive changes in their lives in these entry level casual role

Right now, we are recruiting ongoing and casual staff to work in Secure Care Services across two residential facilities in inner north-west metropolitan Melbourne.

You will be joining a passionate and specialised team who provide high quality care, supervision and security to vulnerable children and young people residing in our Secure Care Service facilities.

As a Direct Care Worker your role would involve empowering children and young people to make positive changes in their lives. You would act as part of a network of care, helping them establish and follow a daily structure, achieve important goals, and develop essential life skills.

The role is varied, challenging, and rewarding. You will be providing support to children and young people who may have experienced significant trauma and display challenging behaviours while we develop a case plan to address the protection needs, reduce the risk of harm, and return the child or young person to the community as soon as possible in a safe and planned way.

Direct Care Workers provide high quality care, supervision, security and safety to children and young people who are residing in a secure care unit.

We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background, if you think you would like to start or continue your career with us, we'd love to hear from you.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Provide care, supervision, safety, security, and personal support services from within a range of established procedures and local work practices.
Support clients in their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development through individual and
group work, structured recreational programs and activities, model appropriate behaviours and encourage, facilitate, and support clients in their contact with other clients (as appropriate), families and carers, child protection workers, health and education services and other service providers.

Please open the position description to read more.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

12 August 2026

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