Direct Care Worker

16 hours ago

Murray QLD, Australia SA Health Full time $47,500 - $155,000 per year

Job no: 915819

Work type: Casual

Location: Murray and Mallee

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

  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
  • WHA3 | Casual (up to 31 July 2026)
  • Salary: $ $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community) – Support Independence and Wellbeing at Home

Are you passionate about helping people live independently in their own homes? As a Direct Care Worker (Community), you will provide hands-on support to aged, frail, or disabled clients, enabling them to maintain their independence and quality of life in their chosen environment.

About the Role:

In this role, you will assist clients with daily living activities and provide direct care services under the supervision of the Coordinator. You will work closely with Community Health professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred care tailored to each client's individual needs.

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.

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: 915819

Enquiries

Sasha Carlaw

Home Care Package Coordinator

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Friday 31st July PM

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Advertised: 24 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 31 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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