Working at Emmaus Village.
A career at Emmaus Village gives you the chance to make a positive difference to people living with dementia and their families. The world-leading, innovative model of Emmaus Village offers a new way of working in an environment that is life affirming and spiritually supportive.
A great place to work.
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation that has played an essential role in caring for, guiding and growing the local community of Port Macquarie since 1878. As one of the largest employers in the area, the drive for continuous improvement has created an innovative approach with opportunity for career progression and a range of benefits.
Job opportunities
A vital part of the village team supporting our Villagers with daily activities ranging from personal care, cooking, gardening, laundry, cleaning or attending appointments. With the flexibility to adapt to the needs of individual Villagers, every day is a new experience.
Home Companion.
Home Companions play a key role in day-to-day village life and are self-managing and empowered with the flexibility to support the rhythm of the day within their household. Providing personal care and support while recognising each Villager as an individual with their own lifestyle, preferences, culture and beliefs.
Kate Koivu Home Companion Lead
Frequently asked questions.
Emmaus Village has been inspired by a range of best practice models, including the world-leading The Hogeweyk® model in the Netherlands. It is an innovative way to support people living with dementia in a state-of-the-art village environment. Staff will develop connections to residents and family members and assist residents to live as independently as possible. Clinical care will be delivered in a non-intrusive way at the Wellness Centre and not restricted to schedules. Working with residents’ individual desires and needs, no two days will be alike.
St Agnes’ Parish welcomes and supports staff and residents of all backgrounds and beliefs.
St Agnes’ Parish is one of the largest employers in Port Macquarie and have a strong reputation of support for their staff and local community. St Agnes’ Parish offer generous packages to staff such as salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, fitness passport, discounts and partnerships.
No, you do not need to be an Australian citizen, however, you must have the right to work in Australia.