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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cleve MPS, Cleve
• Salary:
  • $29.11 - $29.42 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA4
  • $28.52 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA3

Overview

The Direct Care Worker (Residential) is entrusted with providing direct client services to residents of the Residential Care Home. This role operates under the supervision and accountability of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or Assistant Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) and entails close collaboration with health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North 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.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

In regional SA you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences. Cleve District, the quiet wheatbelt town in the heart of the Eyre Peninsula, is the place to discover the must-see monument and lookout attractions displaying the breathtaking landscapes and beautiful coastline, delicious food, memorable activities for kids and the whole family.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

Must have completed an AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 868478

Enquiries

Delicia Turner
A/Director of Nursing & Midwifery
Phone: (08) 8628 2399
E-mail: delicia.turner@health.sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Monday 30th June 2025 - 11:55PM

Attachments

 868478 Residential Care Worker WHA4 Job Pack.pdf

 868478 Residential Care Worker WHA3 Job Pack.pdf

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