Direct Care Worker

Job no: 916806

Work type: Casual

Location: South East

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

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Penola
• WHA4 | Casual (up to 18 September 2026)
• Salary: $ $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Us as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) – Make a Real Difference in Residents' Lives

Are you ready to bring compassion, care, and support to older people in residential care? We're seeking a Direct Care Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support as part of our dedicated multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing direct client services to residents within the Residential Care Home.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Deliver respectful and compassionate care that enhances the wellbeing and quality of life of residents.
• Exercise judgement and initiative in daily tasks, ensuring the best outcomes for residents.

What We Are Looking For:

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the role.
• Proven experience delivering direct care services in a health-related field.
• Experience working with aged, frail, or disabled individuals.
• Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A commitment to teamwork, empathy, and person-centred care.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the south-eastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at

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.

Check(s)

• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 916806

Enquiries

Corinne Galwey

Nurse Unit Manager

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Friday 18th September PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

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Advertised: 03 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 18 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time