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Job Reference: 896898
Location: Location Negotiable Within Region
Job Status: Casual, Temporary, Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network – Multiple locations
• Salary:
  • $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week | WHA4
  • $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week | WHA3
• Locations Include: Barmera, Berri, Karoonda, Lameroo, Loxton, Mannum, Meningie, Murray Bridge, Pinnaroo, Renmark, Tailem Bend and Waikerie.

**Important Note: a Candidate Pool is used to gain expressions of interest for roles to assess applicants on merit to be considered for positions when they become vacant at your preferred site.

You will not be required to work across all sites, you will have the option to nominate your preferred site upon submitting your application.**

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Attendant: Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Who Need It Most!

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to people who are aged, frail, or living with disabilities? We’re looking for a dedicated Direct Care Attendant to join our team and help individuals remain in their own homes or support residents in a Residential Care Home. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact by delivering high-quality care and support to those who need it most.

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Attendant (Community), you will provide essential services to clients who are aged, frail, or disabled, assisting them in maintaining independence and living in their own homes. You will work closely with the coordinator and health professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that each individual receives the care and support they need. In this role, you will assist clients with daily activities, personal care, and ensure their comfort and safety, helping them live fulfilling lives in their chosen environment.

As a Direct Care Attendant (Residential), you will provide direct care services to residents of the Residential Care Home, working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and health professionals. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that delivers person-centred care to meet the needs of each resident. Your responsibilities will include assisting residents with daily activities, providing personal care, and ensuring their safety and well-being. You will collaborate with other team members to ensure that high-quality care is consistently delivered in the Residential Care Home environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people you care for. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we want to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For:

WHA4

• 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 eg. Microsoft Word, Excel.

WHA3

• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day to day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages eg. 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.
• 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.

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 Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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: 896898

Enquiries

Erin Jacobs
Human Resources Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (08) 8595 2925
E-mail: Erin.Jacobs2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 31st December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 896898 WHA4 Community Role Description.pdf

 896898 WHA4 Residential Role Description.pdf

 896898 WHA3 Community Role Description.pdf

 896898 WHA3 Residential Role Description.pdf

 JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf

 About Riverland Mallee Coorong Factsheet.pdf

 Candidate Pool Fact Sheet - Applicants.pdf

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