Direct Care Worker

9 hours ago

Murray and Mallee Country South Australia SA Health Full time $30,010 - $75,340 per year
  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Lameroo
  • WHA4 | Casual (up to 30 June 2026)
  • Salary: $ $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community) – Support Independence and Quality of Life for Older and Disabled Adults

Are you compassionate and dedicated to helping others live independently in their own homes? We're seeking a Direct Care Worker (Community) to provide essential hands-on support to aged, frail, or disabled clients who wish to maintain their independence.

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Worker, you will assist clients with daily tasks, working under the guidance of the ANUM Outreach Coordinator. You will collaborate closely with Community Health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring coordinated and person-centred care.

What We're Looking For:

  • Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
  • Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
  • Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
  • Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
  • Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

  • We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
  • Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
  • Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

  • DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
  • Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 907424

Enquiries

Sheridan Kulper
Mallee Team Leader
Phone:
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 30th June PM

Attachments

907424 WHA4 Role

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