Job Description

St Vincent’s Care Services is hiring Care Services Employees in Edgecliff, Sydney NSW. Casual aged care roles with salary packaging and career growth.

Care Services Employee – St Vincent’s Care Services Edgecliff

St Vincent’s Care Services is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Services Employees to join their team on a casual basis at their Edgecliff aged care facility in Sydney NSW. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about person-centred care and building meaningful connections with residents in a supportive and values-driven environment.

If you believe kindness, respect, and compassion should be at the heart of aged care, this Care Services Employee opportunity could be the perfect fit.

About St Vincent’s Care Services

For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services has been one of Australia’s leading Catholic not-for-profit providers of aged care and health services. Guided by values of compassion, justice, integrity, and excellence, St Vincent’s Care focuses on providing holistic, respectful, and relationship-based care.

At the core of their approach is the Heartprint™ model, which empowers residents to live with dignity, purpose, independence, and cultural respect.

About the Edgecliff Facility

St Vincent’s Care Services Edgecliff is a small, welcoming 39-bed residential aged care facility, located just 4km east of Sydney’s CBD. Set in a tranquil, leafy suburb and within walking distance to public transport, the home offers a warm, community-focused environment for both residents and staff.

About the Care Services Employee Role

As a Care Services Employee, you will work closely with residents to support their daily routines, personal care needs, lifestyle choices, and overall wellbeing. You will play a vital role in ensuring residents feel safe, respected, valued, and connected.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including hygiene, grooming, and daily living support
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Supporting the daily running of the household
• Building strong, meaningful relationships with residents
• Delivering care in line with individualised care plans
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records
• Assisting in the kitchen when required (desirable)

This role focuses on relationships over routines, ensuring residents experience genuine connection and quality of life.

Employment Details

• Position: Care Services Employee
• Employment Type: Casual (Contract/Temp)
• Location: Edgecliff, Sydney NSW
• Industry: Nursing – Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)

Essential Requirements

To succeed as a Care Services Employee, you will need:

• Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care (or similar) – essential
• Minimum 6 months experience in residential aged care
• Availability to work multiple shifts
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Understanding of aged care standards, resident rights, and care plans
• Experience with AutumnCare or similar aged care software
• National Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (may be required)
• Interest or experience working in a kitchen environment (highly desirable)

What’s in It for You?

Working as a Care Services Employee at St Vincent’s Care Services comes with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,990 to increase take-home pay
• Optional Meals & Entertainment card up to $2,650 per year
• Novated leasing options
• Consistent roster patterns for permanent roles – no rotating rosters
• Career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• No-cost uniforms and training
• No mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
• Free annual flu vaccination (recommended)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Opportunity to work with Australia’s largest Catholic not-for-profit aged care provider

Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation

St Vincent’s Care Services is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a workplace that is welcoming, safe, and fair for everyone.

The organisation actively supports its Reconciliation Action Plan and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. St Vincent’s is dedicated to improving health outcomes and creating sustainable, culturally safe employment opportunities.

Why Join St Vincent’s Care Services?

Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works.

You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation where:

• People are treated with respect
• Leadership is trusted
• Staff feel supported and proud of the care they provide
• Every act of kindness truly makes a difference

How to Apply

If you are passionate about aged care and want to make a meaningful impact every day, apply now for the Care Services Employee – Edgecliff role with St Vincent’s Care Services.

For more information about reconciliation and indigenous careers, visit:
svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
or email: indigenouscareers@svha.org.au