Founded in 1866 by Saint Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart operates as a registered charity with central offices in Sydney, regional offices across Australia and offices in New Zealand and Ireland and a presence in some other countries.

The local communities of the sisters living in New South Wales form the NSW Region which is the largest region in the Congregation. In March 2013, the sisters of the Goulburn Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph celebrated fusion with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart and in 2014 the Perthville Congregation followed. The sisters live in all parts of NSW and are involved in a variety of ministries. The Regional Office is in Croydon.

We currently have an opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join the Sisters of Saint Joseph on a casual basis. Based at Hunters Hill, this role provides practical, social and wellbeing support to elderly Sisters residing in aged care and, on occasion, Sisters living in local communities. Reporting to the Community Leader and Director of Healthcare, the role is offered on a casual basis, with availability to work primarily on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with some flexibility as needed.

About You

We are seeking a caring and compassionate individual with experience supporting older people in an aged care, community care or similar setting. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a person-centred approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We value, respect and are committed to the safety of all people. We have zero tolerance for adult and child abuse or mistreatment. We encourage applicants to read our Adult and Child Safeguarding Commitment Statement, Safeguarding Code of Conduct, and Safeguarding Policy, as part of the application process. These documents are available on our website under the heading ‘Safeguarding’ (www.sosj.org.au).

We are committed to improving employment outcomes for Indigenous peoples and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-to-one support, companionship and social engagement to Sisters living in aged care
• Transport and escort Sisters to appointments
• Visit and support Sisters during hospital admissions and stays
• Assist with shopping and other community-based activities
• Support Sisters with day-to-day in-room tasks, including light cleaning and tidying
• Check wheelchairs, walking frames and other equipment to ensure they are clean and in working order
• Monitor Sisters’ wellbeing and report concerns as appropriate
• Support Sisters to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life
• Participate in team meetings, education sessions and mandatory training

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, Community Services, or equivalent
• Experience supporting older people in aged care, community care, or a similar environment
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, person-centered support
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative, and contribute effectively within a team environment
• Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, work health and safety and professional boundaries
• Current Australian Driver License

The successful applicant will be asked to consent to a National Criminal History (Police) Check and fully vaccinated as per our Vaccinations Policy.

For further information about the Sisters of Saint Joseph, please visit www.sosj.org.au. Applications, which will need to include a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria for this role and a CV (resume), should be submitted by 9am on 26 October 2026 by clicking on the “Apply Now”