Direct Care Attendant

2 weeks ago

Riverland Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health - Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year
  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Waikerie
  • WHA4 | Casual (up to 23 October 2026)
  • Salary:$ $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) – Deliver Compassionate, Person-Centred Care

Are you committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents? This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, personalised care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role:

The Direct Care Worker (Residential) assists in providing direct care services to residents of the Residential Care Home. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the role works closely with health professionals and forms part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, 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: 914726

Enquiries

Murray Dalgleish

Director of Nursing and Midwifery

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Friday 23rd October PM

Attachments

914726 WHA4 Role

About Waikerie Workforce

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

  • Direct Care Attendant

    2 weeks ago

    Riverland & Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health - Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, LamerooWHA4 | Casual (up to 22 May 2026)Salary:$ $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loadingJoin Our Team as a Direct Care Worker: Provide Compassionate Care to Residents in Our Residential Care HomeAre you passionate about providing direct care and making a difference in the lives of others? We are seeking a...

  • Direct Care Attendant

    7 hours ago

    Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 887063 **Work type**: Full time **Location**: Murray and Mallee **Categories**: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care - **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera**: - **Salary $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week - WHA4**: - **Multiple Ongoing Full Time Contracts** **Make a difference every day by providing...

  • Direct Care Attendant

    4 days ago

    Murray, Australia SA Health Full time $43,000 - $73,000 per year

    Job no: 914997Work type: Part timeLocation: Murray and MalleeCategories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, LamerooWHA4 | Part Time Contract 0.9 FTE | Temporary (up to 27 January 2026)Salary: $1, $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)Eligibility: Open to EveryoneJoin Our Team as a Direct Care...

  • Direct Care Worker- Community

    2 weeks ago

    Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 887934 **Work type**: Part time **Location**: Murray and Mallee **Categories**: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care - **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Renmark**: - **Salary** $1,106.10 to $1,117.60 p.a. (pro rata) - WHA3**: - **Ongoing Part Time Contract (22.5 hours per week)** **_ Make a Difference...

  • Direct Care Worker

    4 days ago

    Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 888461 **Work type**: Part time **Location**: Murray and Mallee **Categories**: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care - **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera**: - **Salary $1,106.10 to $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) - WHA3**: - **Temporary Part Time Contracts - various hours (up to 30 June...

  • Home Care Attendant

    7 hours ago

    Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 874149 **Work type**: Full time **Location**: Murray and Mallee **Categories**: Community Services - **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Murray Bridge**: - **Salary: $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week - Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA2**: - **Multiple Positions Available - 2.0 FTE** **The...

  • Direct Care Worker

    7 days ago

    Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 880019 **Work type**: Casual **Location**: Murray and Mallee **Categories**: Community Services - **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Waikerie Health Service**: - **Salary $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading**: - WHA4**: - **Casual Contracts - multiple positions available** **Overview** We are seeking a compassionate...

  • Piggery Attendant

    2 weeks ago

    Riverland & Murray Mallee, Australia Sunpork Consolidated Pty Ltd Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

    About usSunPork Group is Australia's leading farmer-owned and operated pork producer, committed to delivering the highest quality fresh Australian pork to market. With over 1,500 employees across 52 locations in Australia and New Zealand, we take pride in being a trusted name in the industry.We're passionate about what we do through our commitment...

  • Community Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Riverland & Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health - Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Full time $58,304 per year

    Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within RegionWHA3 | Full/Part Time Contract | Temporary (up to 30 June 2027)Multiple Positions AvailableSalary:$1, $1,117.60 per weekEligibility: Open to EveryoneJoin Our Team as a Direct Care Attendant (Community) – Support Independent Living with CompassionAre you passionate about helping...

  • Home Care Attendant

    7 hours ago

    Murray Bridge, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

    **SA Health** **Job reference**: 874149 **Location**: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE **Job status**: Short Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone - **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Murray Bridge**: - **Salary: $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week - Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA2**: - **Multiple Positions...