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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Millicent
• Salary: $1,155.00 - $1,166.60 per week (pro rata) WHA5
• Temporary Part Time working 13 hours per fortnight up to 5 May 2026

Are you passionate about supporting older adults and people with disabilities to live fuller, more connected lives? Join our team as a Day Centre Assistant and be a vital part of delivering high-quality social and respite programs that empower clients and carers alike.

You’ll assist in running engaging group and individual activities that promote independence, wellbeing and community participation. Working closely with a skilled team, you’ll provide personal care, practical support, and encouragement to help clients thrive in their daily lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support group social, recreational and occupational activities.

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living tasks.

• Collaborate with health professionals to deliver coordinated care.

• Contribute to health promotion and early detection programs.

If you’re caring, energetic and committed to making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us to help build healthier, happier communities.

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: 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 $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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.

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 B (indirect 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: 904867

Enquiries

Lyn Sinel
Program Manager Home Support Services
Phone: 0887334755
E-mail: Lyn.Sinel@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

22 June 2025, 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

904867 Role Description.pdf