Whether you’re starting your career, looking for a new challenge, or wanting to grow your skills, there’s a role at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish where you can have a real impact.
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By joining our Expression of Interest Register, you'll be among the first candidates considered when suitable positions become available. To be included in our Expression of Interest Register, please submit the following:
Register Your Interest today - Click the Apply Now button and complete the application form. Be sure to upload your resume and provide your contact details so we can reach out when suitable opportunities arise. Please note that submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee employment; however, your application will be reviewed and retained for consideration against future vacancies that match your skills and experience. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in joining our team.
The Parish is committed to being a safe place for children and vulnerable people. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo employment screening. This includes a criminal history check and referencing for all employees and any additional checks depending on the role.
Emmaus Village is a unique residential community for those living with dementia. This innovatively designed small-household model, originally developed in Europe, provides villagers with familiar surroundings. Our purpose is to enable residents to live their best life with freedom, independence and dignity. Our 94 residents will live in 12 fully functioning, domestic style houses with 7 to 8 residents per house. We provide a home-like environment that enables our residents to participate in normal household duties including shopping, cooking and housekeeping. Emmaus Village provides our Villagers with a sense of belonging in their community; where they have the independence to maintain the normalcy of daily life, and the opportunity to explore the village freely. The hub of the village is our community centre with a café, shop, beauty salon, wellness centre and cinema. The landscaped gardens include BBQs, a vegetable garden and activity shed. Due to ongoing growth at Emmaus Village, St Agnes' Catholic Parish are seeking Part Time Home Companion’s to start in August 2026.
As a Home Companion you will build and develop meaningful relationships, truly getting to know each villager in your household and creating an environment that encourages villagers to maintain their personal identity, whilst feeling empowered and independent in their daily lives. The rhythm of the day is defined by the residents, a move away from the more traditional model of care, so no two days are the same. At Emmaus Village the residents choose how they live, how they spend their time, and when they undertake activities such as meals or showering, supported by Home Companions as needed. All meals are cooked, fresh within each house by the residents and the Home Companion. Our Home Companions are self-managing and empowered, encouraging villagers to undertake activities of daily living and assisting and supporting them with normal daily tasks as required; preparation and cooking of all meals within the house, household cleaning and laundry, personal care and engaging in lifestyle activities. As a Home Companion, you will collaborate with the Health and Wellness Team and the Dementia Support Consultant to provide high quality care and ensure our villagers live their best life. Perm Part-time positions available, shift times - 07:00 - 15:06, 8:00 - 13:00, 15:30 - 20:30, 15:00 - 23:06, 15:00 - 22:00, 23:06 - 07:06
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: There is no closing date for this position. Please apply immediately if interested. Applications will be actioned upon submission.
The Parish is committed to being a safe place for children and vulnerable people. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo employment screening. This includes a criminal history check and referencing for all employees and any additional checks depending on the role.
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the Port Macquarie community since 1878, offering compassionate support to people of all ages and life stages. With over 700 staff across a range of ministries, including aged care, community and family, education and training, and ministry and pastoral, the Parish works to support the dignity, wellbeing and needs of the community. As a values-driven organisation, all roles within the Parish actively contribute to our shared mission and uphold the principles the Parish was built on.
To provide quality early childhood education and care in line with the National Quality Framework in programs that reflect the children and families of the service using inclusive practices that support families cultural, socioeconomic and individual situations. In fulfilling this purpose, the incumbent is required to be familiar with, support and act in accordance with the Parish Vision and Mission and the objectives of St Joseph’s Family Services as they relate to this position.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience in an early childhood setting through study or work-based practicum or employment. They will have basic knowledge in education and care regulations and national quality frameworks, child development and play based curriculums. They will have a passion for working with children and families and an ability to act as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviours and language. The role requires a commitment to ongoing development, an ability to prioritise work tasks, self-lead and work effectively within a diverse team. They will have sound written and oral communication skills and have the commitment to work in harmony with catholic values and principles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: There is no closing date for this position. Please apply immediately if interested. Applications will be actioned upon submission.
The Parish is committed to being a safe place for children and vulnerable people. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo employment screening. This includes a criminal history check and referencing for all employees and any additional checks depending on the role.
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish acknowledges the Birpai people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and serve. We acknowledge their deep connection to this land, its waters, skies, and stories, nurtured with wisdom, care, and resilience for countless generations. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
