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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
• WHA3 | Part Time (32 hours per week) | Temporary up to 30 June 2025
• Salary $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata)
• Only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent need apply

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Are you passionate about supporting your community and improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (Direct Care HCP) to assist elderly, frail, and disabled people to remain in their homes with dignity and care. Your role will directly contribute to South Australia’s goals for Aboriginal employment and closing the gap in health outcomes, while making a tangible difference to the lives of individuals and families.

About the role:

In this rewarding position, you will provide vital assistance to clients under the Home Care Package, ensuring they feel supported, respected, and connected to their culture and community. Your experience and cultural knowledge will help maintain a high level of care, promoting independence and wellbeing for those who need it most.

About You:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Strong connections to and respect within Aboriginal communities
• Proven ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with diverse communities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and collaborate within a team

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
• Give 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.

RMCLHN welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and values the expertise, cultural knowledge and life experiences they bring to the workplace. RMCLHN is a culturally inclusive work environment that is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Applicant Information

In accordance with Sections 52(1) and 103 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 892310.

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.

Enquiries

Brock Verrall
Home Care Package Coordinator
Phone: 8588 0465
E-mail: Brock.Verrall@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

12 February 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

892310 Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker (Direct Care HCP) Role Description - WHA3.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines