Careers

Do you have a passion for reducing the impact of domestic and family violence in our community? Do you believe older people deserve respect, opportunity and the freedom to contribute as they age? Is helping to nurture the growth and development of children the way you want to help shape our future? Are you looking for a role which really allows you to live out your values?

At Centacare we say we are all called to the work we do every day. These are just some of the callings our people have shared. Wherever your calling comes from, if you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others by caring about them and their future, Centacare is the place for you.

Join over 3000 like-minded people, working across more than 200 service locations, corporate and specialist areas in aged care, disability care, Early EdCare, family and relationship care and community and pastoral care.

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See our current job vacancies in aged care, disability care, Early EdCare, family and relationship care, community and pastoral care and in our corporate support arms.

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Why work at Centacare

Experience a caring culture

We focus on recruiting people who genuinely care about the needs and aspirations of the people they support. This creates a caring culture with a focus on continuous improvement for clients and families.

Access to benefits

You will have access to travel allowances, an employee discount system, private health insurance benefits and portable long service leave as part of Qleave. In most areas you will also have access to salary packaging.

Diversity of roles

We have roles to suit people in all career and life stages with entry level positions which don't require prior industry experience, roles for people transitioning to retirement and the flexibility to work while you study.

Entry level roles

You don’t need industry specific experience to start. We are looking for people who have a passion for supporting others, a caring nature, great customer service skills and who love being challenged and rewarded for hard work.

Many career paths

As a large and diverse organisation you will have the opportunity to grow and advance your career in many different roles and specialisations.

Work while you study

If you’re studying human services (or something else) we have casual and part-time positions which can be tailored to suit your timetable and study commitments.

Training and development

We offer opportunities for continued personal and professional development through accredited training, short courses, mentoring and ongoing internal training.

Feel safe

Protecting the health and safety of our people and clients is our priority. We continue to monitor COVID-19 and follow advice from public health authorities.

Our calling unites us

We need a team that’s as diverse as the people and communities we support. That’s why our culture supports diversity and celebrates individuality. At Centacare, our teams are united by our calling to help people live their best lives.

Commitment to safeguarding

Centacare sets high standards of conduct for all employees and volunteers as part of our commitment to safeguarding the communities we support. As part of this commitment, prior to employment, we conduct background referencing for all people whose roles will involve engaging with children, young and/or vulnerable people.