Personal Support Worker

• Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria
• Salary: From $34.58 per hour + 25% casual loading (Level 2 – Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019)
• Employment Status: Casual
• Job Number: 3232

Hey you!

We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Personal Support Workers to join our aged respite team at The Lodge in Ocean Grove. This role supports our overnight respite weekend program and includes active overnight shifts, weekend work, as well as early morning and afternoon shifts. If you’re passionate about supporting older people to live with dignity, independence, and confidence, we’d love to hear from you!

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

What you’ll do

As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll:

• Support clients with daily living activities including personal care, dressing, meal preparation, and domestic tasks.
• Assist clients to access the community through transport, shopping, and social outings.
• Deliver person-centred support that recognises individual strengths, goals, and independence.
• Work alongside the coordination team to support clients in achieving their support plan goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold client privacy and confidentiality at all times.

What you’ll bring

As a caring and motivated support worker, you’ll bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for supporting others.
• The ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and varying support needs.
• Experience or qualifications in aged care, disability, or community services.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, particularly afternoon and overnight shifts.

You'll also have

Relevant qualifications and mandatory checks including: 

• Certificate III in Ageing or equivalent
• Current First Aid & CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Working with Children Check

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get:

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal and entertainment benefits
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University
• Employee Referral Program - receive a bonus when you refer successful candidates to genU

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119.  

Note: Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet.