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    1.0
    Residential Youth Worker
    Mar 2026
    Yeppoon QLD 47031 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Love hate. Love the kids, other things not so much
    The good thingsThe children are great i built many connections even though it was challenging
    The challengesI struggled to treat the children the way it was expected to. The children are doing chores to a very high standard constantly and it never is good enough when done which upsets them alot and i would struggle to treat them the way it was expected to, if you do it differently you will get in trouble. If you like to have control over the choices you make for the children’s wellbeing i would not recommend this role for you as you don’t have a choice unless you want to be yelled at infront of the children and you will be under stress when making any decisions to do good things for the children out of worry you will get in trouble. The program is set out to others to be a great program but behind doors it is hard, no child should be set to this high of expectations and constantly run down for it not being good enough. As an adult i would be overwhelmed with such a tight schedule and no down time.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    HR/ICT
    Mar 2026
    Gaythorne QLD 405116 to 17 years in the role, current employee
    The mission of Carinity is something I am proud to be part of.
    The good thingsSenior management really are passionate about improving people’s quality of life. I have great colleagues. After returning from 2 years maternity leave, I have felt supported and have been given flexibility to fulfil the ‘higher duties’ of my family caring responsibilities.
    The challengesThe industry faces plenty of challenges. Like any organisation, there is always room for improvement. Necessarily, there is a lot of change.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Youth Worker
    Mar 2026
    Yeppoon QLD 47031 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Soooo toxic - stay away.
    The good thingsThe clients. It is good helping them even though the coordinator doesn’t know what she is doing
    The challengesThe coordinatior has no qualifications and is the worst person I have ever worked with. Steer clear of her
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Propert Supervior
    Feb 2026
    Wishart QLD 4122Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Senior Management are only there to benefit themselves, they will not support the workers.
    The good thingsNothing is GOOD about Carinity, believe all the negative reviews....
    The challengesEverything about Carinity can be improved.....
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Adminisraion
    Dec 2025
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Toxic culture. Stay away. Don’t believe the positive reviews, really bad culture.
    The good thingsNo comment. Mind goes blank
    The challengesVery toxic culture Management unable to performance manage toxic CP. worst place I to work
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Youth Worker
    Aug 2025
    Yeppoon QLD 4703Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I would not recommend to work in this toxic environment.
    The good thingsWorking with youth.
    The challengesNot being able to fulfill my role as an experienced Youth Worker due to Program Coordinator micromanaging. Program Coordinator not experienced in a managerial role and didn’t know how to lead a team.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Lifestyle Carer
    Aug 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great job if you love to help people!
    The good thingsAs a community carer - the management are truely passionate about what they do. I have worked for companies where you are just a number, however with Carinity everyone truely wants to be in the industry and THAT is the difference. Majority of the clients are great, issues are raised and dealt with promptly, messages are constantly sent out to staff communicating notices and thanking us for the work we do.
    The challengesOnly negative I can think of is the technology is a little behind. The app used is slow and not much information available apart from the basics.
    2.0
    Administration Officer
    May 2025
    Rockhampton QLD 47002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Toxic Workplace - Would not work here.
    The good thingsLoved meeting the students and engaging with the young people.
    The challengesThe terribly toxic culture and competition amongst the leadership team. I was micromanaged in a role I had years of experience in.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Secondary Teacher
    May 2025
    Condon QLD 48152 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Due to a paternalistic lack of vision and low pay, the best people leave.
    The good thingsNo micro-management No playground supervision Some flexibility in curriculum More opportunities to organise extra-curricular events and activities
    The challengesCarinity do not pay enough, therefore fail to attract sufficient Aboriginal support staff or highly qualified leaders in this exceptionally challenging and extremely important space, yet the opportunity is enormous.
    5.0
    Marketing Manager
    Apr 2025
    Gaythorne QLD 40514 to 5 years in the role, current employee
    Carinity is a rewarding place to work.
    The good thingsIt is incredibly rewarding working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people. The team I work with are fantastic.
    The challengesThe culture has changed (for the better) a lot in the four years I've been here.
    5.0
    Business Partner - Talent Acquisition
    Apr 2025
    Gaythorne QLD 4051Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A Seamless and Supportive Experience
    The good thingsJoining Carinity has been a fantastic decision. The recruitment process was smooth & efficient, with friendly, open & compassionate people making every step inclusive & collaborative. Their commitment to the mission is clear, creating a supportive and welcoming culture. I'm truly happy to be here!
    The challengesWhile some manual systems remain, they’ve created valuable opportunities for process improvement rather than being a drawback. It’s been great to see how these challenges drive innovation and efficiency, and I’m eager to be part of the journey with the team.
    2.0
    Vocational Education Trainer
    Dec 2024
    Hervey Bay QLD 4655former employee
    The hardest, most frustrating work involved for small coin and no rewards.
    The good thingsVET team, teacher aids and being your own boss within the area.
    The challengesHead office not listening, decisions from top, lack of management focused on site, poor direction from support group, no time within house support for planning or upskilling.
    1.0
    Teacher
    Oct 2024
    Townsville QLD 4810
    Toxic culture and damaging to both staff and students.
    The good thingsI loved working with indigenous people and some great staff.
    The challengesAdministration. Top management.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Administration Officer
    May 2023
    Gaythorne QLD 40511 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Found a position where I can both continue working in helping people and my love and desire to continue supporting my son with a disability and my elderly mother.
    The good thingsThere are many different opportunities at Carinity. It is a good place if you have a heart to help others. Having a child with a disability I have found it very easy to manage my home responsibilities with my work life. My manager and senior manager are very supportive and understanding of my situation and I feel comfortable with them when I have to leave early or take time off due to family commitments.
    The challengesThere are a lot of changes that are happening at Carinity. This sometimes can be a period of doubt and uncertainty. Like any organisation that deals in Human Services, laws and requirements are constantly changing and I think this makes it difficult for upper management to put policies and procedures in place as it's all constantly changing. I think that with a more forward thinking group of upper management, changes would be handled a lot differently hence improving the mindset of employees.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Vet trainer / teacher
    Apr 2022
    Amazing opportunity to work with disadvantaged youth and like minded teachers only to see a once great organisation fail its core mission under poor leadership and lack of true vision.
    The good thingsWorking with students and seeing change. Most teaching staff are dedicated and there for students
    The challengesManagement or lack of it in most cases. Very little vision or leadership from principle and CEO. Sad to see a great company change under new leadership and become expansion focused.
    1.0
    Worker
    Mar 2022
    Toxic culture
    The good thingsThe work itself is excellent
    The challengesHead office continually add more tasks to the sites especially human resource department with no support. A toxic culture that needs to change for their company to go forward.
    7 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Support Worker
    Feb 2022
    I would seriously question where the positive reviews for Carinity came from!
    The good thingsSome wonderful staff who are trying hard to do their best despite all the challenges from management, and some lovely clients
    The challengesToxic workplace, poor attitude toward staff, low quality services, any issues raised by staff is not addressed. Watching clients struggle with poor organisation
    11 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Lifestyle Carer
    Jan 2022
    Great Work Environment
    The good thingsGreat working environment and lovely staff.
    The challengesChallenging at times but very rewarding.
    5.0
    Aged Care Coordinator
    Jan 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Excellent place to work
    The good thingsPositive and supportive
    The challengesNone that I can think of
    5.0
    Lifestyle Carer
    Oct 2021
    Fantastic
    The good thingsGreat company with great friendly staff
    The challengesNo challenges at this company. Everyone is friendly!
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Lifestyle Carer
    Sep 2021
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Great friendly caring staff and management.
    The good thingsGreat Care staff, very competent Carers and very passionate.
    The challengesSome clients require high level of care and the Care staff don’t let the challenges get on top of them.
    4.0
    Community Support Worker
    Sep 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Love it here
    The good thingsThe support I receive is outstanding
    The challengesHaven’t really had any
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Lifestyle Carer
    Sep 2021
    Great being a Community Lifestyle Carer with Carinity
    The good thingsExcellent job satisfaction from helping clients in the community to live the life they choose in their own home. Every day is different. Salary packaging means more in my pocket. Great team to work for with super support from Lifestyle Coordinator Have joined this fantastic team after 14 years in the industry, and the environment is so positive
    The challengesWe do this work for the love of it, not the money. Salary packaging with this not for profit is a great plus
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Personal Carer
    Mar 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Most awful management I have ever worked for.
    The good thingsOn the rare occasion you will be restored with other care staff who are passionate about providing appropriate care to the residents and who are willing to assist you in any way possible.
    The challengesIncredibly rude and poor management who make you feel minor and insignificant. Very low salary (however, grateful to have made an income) and absolutely pathetic communication between management/staff/employees. Carinity is the reason I will never let a member of my family go into care.
    14 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Nurse
    Nov 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Awful and would not recommend
    The good thingsCare staff, Support staff and the residents
    The challengesManagement were rude and unhelpful. Every man for themselves
    9 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Personal Care Worker
    Nov 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    understaffed, low wages and bad work culture
    The good thingsThe residents are amazing
    The challengesthe work culture in Summit Cottages is dreadful
    9 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Personal Care Worker
    Oct 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good working environment
    The good thingsGood working environment Good Team Work Interdisciplinary Work experience Geriatric Experience Effective communication
    The challengesWorking in the dementia ward can be a bit challenging but with good team support, we can easily overcome it.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Fortunately I work with a team who support each other & work around difficult situations. We respect each other which makes your job that little bit less stressful.
    The good thingsFlexibility, good environment, work with a good team
    The challengesHours have been reduced therefore have stress & pressure to meet daily tasks. On various occasions given urgent requests which ends up working in your own time without pay. Upper management will not replace staff if another staff member is off for one day even with prior notice.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Registered Nurse
    Mar 2020
    A privilege to work in an environment that is supportive, and where people value continuous personal and professional improvement.
    The good thingsVery supportive management, flexible work hours, enthusiastic and positive environment, hardworking and dedicated staff, high standards
    The challengesSome communication problems regarding schedules and handovers
    3.0
    Registered Nurse
    Nov 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Rewarding
    The good thingsThe residents who deserve soooo much more. The great friends I have made!!
    The challengesExpectations vs the Realities
    3 people found this helpful
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