Join a Team That Cares — Be a Domestic Care Worker at the Rural City of Wangaratta
Wangaratta | Casual Opportunities | $40.16 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) + super
Looking for a role where your work truly matters — every single day?
The Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking a Domestic Care Worker to join our supportive Community Care Team. This rewarding role helps older people and eligible residents remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. If you enjoy practical work, value human connection, want a role that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
This is more than a job — it's your opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of people who need it most.
What the Role Involves
As a Domestic Care Worker, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred support based on individual service plans. You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining your clients’ independence and quality of life by assisting with daily household tasks such as:
- Dishwashing, mopping, vacuuming, and general home cleaning
- Changing bed linen, laundry, and ironing
- Unaccompanied shopping trips
- Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
You’ll also monitor client well-being and morale, supporting a wellness and reablement approach that encourages independence and skill-building.
Why Your Work Matters
You’re not just assisting with household tasks — you’re providing emotional support, noticing changes in health or circumstances, and being a trusted, consistent presence. You’ll often work independently but are always backed by a caring, supportive team.
Your work ensures that clients:
- Stay connected to their homes and communities
- Remain safe, comfortable, and empowered
- Receive care with dignity, respect, and professionalism
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate and respectful, with a strong understanding of privacy and dignity
- Physically capable and experienced in domestic support tasks
- Organised and reliable, with strong time-management skills
- Comfortable working autonomously and making sound decisions
- Skilled in monitoring and reporting changes in client well-being
Essential requirements include:
- A current driver licence and reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
- Willingness to undergo a Police Record Check
- Relevant immunisation and vaccination status
- Good weekday availability, with some flexibility for evenings/weekends
Experience in aged or disability care is highly desirable but not essential.
What You’ll Gain
- A rewarding role in a values-driven organisation that truly supports its staff
- Ongoing training, support, and opportunities to grow
- The satisfaction of knowing your work makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives
- Flexibility, variety, and autonomy in your day-to-day work
Visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers to view the full position description. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Carmel Kimball, Community Care Team Leader on c.kimball@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 20 April 2026.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- A brief cover letter outlining your interest
- Your current resume, including at least two referees
- A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria (use each as a heading)
- Copies of relevant licences or certifications