Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Murray, Australia SA Health Full time $58,304 per year

Job no: 913970

Work type: Full time

Location: Murray and Mallee

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within Region
  • WHA3 | Full/Part Time Contract | Temporary (up to 30 June 2027)
  • Multiple Positions Available
  • Salary: $1, $1,117.60 per week
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Attendant (Community) – Support Independent Living with Compassion

Are you passionate about helping people remain independent in their own homes? We're looking for a dedicated Direct Care Attendant (Community) to provide practical support and make a positive impact on the lives of older or disabled community members.

About the Role:

The Direct Care Attendant (Community) assists in delivering direct client services to individuals who are aged, frail, or living with a disability and wish to remain in their own homes. Reporting to the Coordinator, you will work closely with Community Health professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing compassionate, person-centred care that promotes dignity, safety, and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
  • 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.
  • Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
  • Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

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.

Please note: These positions do not offer sponsorship.

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: 913970

Enquiries

Cheyne Meers

HCP Coordinator

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Friday 12th September PM

Attachments

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 12 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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