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Domestic Assistant Jobs in Manly
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Domestic Assistant Jobs in Manly

Register your availability with Carevo in Manly as a Domestic Assistant and get connected with NDIS and aged care providers looking for reliable home support workers.

Manly, Northern Beaches, NSW

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  • Tell us your availability and credentials
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How it works

Carevo is not a job board with fixed listings. You register once, and providers come to you.

1

Register your availability

Tell us your role, availability and credentials. Two minutes, no CV needed.

2

We present you to the network

Carevo puts your profile in front of NDIS and aged care providers hiring near Manly.

3

Providers reach out to you

Providers contact you directly. You choose which conversations to take.

Working as a domestic assistant in Manly

Manly sits in the Northern Beaches (Area) local government area, home to around 15,866 residents. It is an established community where providers regularly take on domestic assistants for local clients.

Population

15,866

Local council

Northern Beaches (Area)

Region

Northern Beaches, NSW

Postcode

2095

The provider network in Manly

Register once and you are visible to the providers hiring in your area.

34

NDIS & aged care providers operate in Manly

23

of them hire domestic assistants and similar roles

Providers in the Carevo network near Manly

These providers operate in Manly and are part of the Carevo network. Register your availability and providers like these can reach out to you directly.

How active the Manly care market is

A busy local market means more providers actively looking for workers. This is what activity around Manly looks like.

26

claimed, actively managed provider businesses in Manly

772

times providers near Manly were alerted to new work

56%

of new requests near Manly are picked up within an hour

Care most requested near Manly

The support families near Manly ask Carevo for most often, from 9 real requests. Strong local demand means more work for domestic assistants.

    1 Personal care
    3 reqs.
    2 Community nursing
    2 reqs.
    3 Allied health
    1 req.
    4 Transport
    1 req.
    5 Nursing
    1 req.
    6 Therapy
    1 req.

What a Domestic Assistant Does

Domestic assistants help NDIS participants and aged care clients keep their homes clean, organised, and comfortable. The work is practical and consistent: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, bathroom cleaning, laundry, ironing, changing bed linen, and general tidying. You might also do a grocery run or help a client set up a cleaning routine that works around their routines and mobility.

The people you support range from older Australians who find housework physically difficult to NDIS participants whose disability means they need ongoing help at home. For many of them, having a reliable, trustworthy domestic assistant is what allows them to stay in their own home rather than move into residential care.

Day to day, you work to a schedule set by the provider and the participant. You will often see the same people each week, which means you build a proper working relationship and get to know what matters to them.

How Carevo Works

Carevo is not a jobs board with fixed vacancies. It is a curated availability directory that connects care workers with NDIS and aged care providers across Australia.

Here is how it works. You register your availability, experience, and credentials with Carevo. Carevo presents your profile to providers in its network who are looking for domestic assistants near Manly. When a provider finds your profile and has a participant who needs support, they contact you directly. You review the opportunity and decide whether it suits you. You are in control of what you take on.

This means there is no single vacancy to apply for. Instead, you are putting yourself in front of multiple providers operating in and around Manly at once.

Who Registers With Carevo

Domestic assistants who register with Carevo are typically working casually or part-time and want a reliable way to stay visible to providers without cold-calling agencies. Some are building up a client base after completing a Certificate III. Others have years of experience in the sector and want more control over their schedule.

If you are honest about your availability and hold the right checks, providers in Manly will be able to see your profile and reach out when they have a match.

What Providers Are Looking For

Providers want domestic assistants who are dependable, respectful of the participant’s home, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. Experience with NDIS or aged care settings helps, but many providers will consider candidates who are completing their Certificate III or have transferable experience in cleaning or hospitality.

Your certifications, including a current police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, need to be up to date before providers can engage you.

Required qualifications

The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a domestic assistant.

Experience in domestic cleaning, laundry, and household tasks
Strong attention to detail and high cleanliness standards
Ability to follow participant preferences and care plans
Physical capability to perform sustained cleaning duties
Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy in a home environment
Good communication skills and respect for participant privacy
Reliable transport and current driver's licence
Understanding of workplace health and safety in home settings

Checks and credentials

What you need to start domestic assistant work, with indicative cost and timing. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.

Varies by state, around $110 to $160 · Valid 5 years, 4 to 8 weeks to process

Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days

Free · Online, around 90 minutes

Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)

Manual handling & infection control trainingRecommended

Free to around $150 (often provided by employer) · Half-day to 1-day course, refreshed annually

What domestic assistant pay looks like

Domestic assistants are usually paid under the SCHADS Award home care stream, typically at the entry classification (Level 1) covering household chores, shopping and errands.

Weekday$27 to $32 an hour
Saturday$40 to $48 an hour
Sunday$53 to $63 an hour
Public holiday$66 to $79 an hour

Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates (often quoted as roughly $34 to $40 an hour for ordinary casual hours).

Indicative hourly rates based on the SCHADS Award (MA000100), reviewed July 2025. Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.

Domestic Assistant work near Manly

Register once and you can be matched with providers across these areas too.

Frequently asked questions

Does Carevo have domestic assistant jobs in Manly I can apply for?

Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers hiring domestic assistants near Manly, and they contact you directly about work that suits you.

Does it cost anything to register?

No. Registering your availability with Carevo is free for workers. There are no agency fees and no charge to be presented to providers in our network.

What do I need to start domestic assistant work near Manly?

Most domestic assistant roles need a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus any role-specific qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.

How soon will providers contact me?

It depends on demand near Manly and on your availability and credentials. Providers in the Carevo network review registered workers regularly and reach out directly when your profile matches what they need.

Do I have to accept work that is offered?

No. You choose which providers to talk to and which work to take on. Registering simply makes you visible to providers hiring near Manly.

Get found by providers near Manly

Register your availability and credentials in two minutes. Providers in the Carevo network reach out to you directly, you don't chase job ads.

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