A strong job post should clearly explain the type of support you need, when and where support is required, and any important preferences or experience requirements. The more clearly you describe the role, the easier it is for the right support workers to understand whether they are a good fit.
Start with the type of support you need
Begin by explaining the kind of support you are looking for.
This might include:
- personal care
- domestic assistance
- social support
- community access
- transport
- overnight support
- regular ongoing care
- one-off or short-term support
Giving a simple overview helps workers quickly understand the role.
Include your days and times
Let workers know when support is needed.
This may include:
- specific days of the week
- preferred start and finish times
- how many hours are needed
- whether the support is ongoing or occasional
Clear scheduling details help workers decide whether their availability matches your needs.
Add your location
Include your suburb or general area so workers can assess whether the job is practical for them.
You do not need to include more personal location detail than necessary at this stage. A general location is usually enough to help workers understand travel requirements and availability.
Explain any important routines or preferences
If there are parts of the role that are especially important, it helps to mention them in the job post.
For example:
- whether the support is for yourself, a family member or another person you are helping to organise care for
- whether the person receiving support has a preferred communication style
- whether consistency and routine are especially important
- whether there are preferences around personality, experience or approach
- whether the role involves working in the home, out in the community, or both
This helps workers understand not only the tasks involved, but the type of support relationship you are looking for.
Mention any experience or skills that matter
If the role calls for particular experience or confidence, include that in your post.
This might relate to:
- experience with personal care
- confidence supporting older people or people with disability
- community access support
- transport
- manual handling confidence
- communication support
- behavioural support experience
- reliability with regular ongoing shifts
You do not need to overcomplicate this. Focus on what is genuinely important for the role.
Keep your wording clear and practical
A strong job post does not need to be long. It just needs to be clear.
Try to:
- keep the wording simple
- focus on the support required
- avoid unnecessary detail
- highlight anything essential
- make it easy to understand at a glance
A practical and well-structured post can help suitable workers identify the opportunity more quickly.
Be realistic about flexibility
If you are able to be flexible on times, days or certain preferences, it can help to mention that.
Flexibility can sometimes widen the pool of suitable workers and improve your chances of finding the right match sooner.
What to avoid in a job post
It is usually best to avoid:
- vague descriptions that do not explain the role
- leaving out key schedule details
- listing too many preferences that are not essential
- including highly personal information too early
- making the role sound unclear or inconsistent
A job post works best when it gives workers enough information to assess the fit, without overwhelming them.
Example of a clear job post
Here is an example of the kind of detail that can help:
Looking for a support worker to assist with community access and light domestic support for an older person in Parramatta. Ongoing support needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays for three hours each day. A calm, reliable and friendly approach is important. Experience with older people preferred.
This gives a worker a clear sense of the support type, location, schedule and preferred approach.
Frequently asked questions
How much detail should I include in a job post?
Include enough detail for workers to understand the type of support, the schedule, the location and any important requirements or preferences.
Do I need to include personal information?
No. It is usually best to keep the post focused on the support needed and share more personal details later if you choose to move forward with a worker.
Should I list every task?
Not necessarily. Focus on the main type of support and any tasks or expectations that are especially important.
Can a good job post help me find a worker faster?
Yes. A clear and practical job post can make it easier for suitable workers to identify whether they are a good fit.
Should I mention if the support is ongoing?
Yes. It helps workers understand whether the role is one-off, short-term or ongoing.
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