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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Location Negotiable within Region
• WHD5, WHD4 or WHD3 | Casual Contract (up to 3 July 2026)
  
• Salary:
  • $36.14 - $37.74 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | WHD5 
  • $34.59 - $36.36 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | WHD4 
  • $14.80 - $34.80 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | WHD3 

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHD5, WHD4 or WHD3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join a compassionate team: support, care, and empower clients to live independently!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits

• Financial Incentive: On top of your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible to boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing:  Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

At Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN), we use a Consumer Directed Care model that gives individuals real choice and control over their aged care, disability, and support services.

As a Community Support Worker, you’ll provide personalised support to help people live independently at home or in Residential Aged Care.  Your work may include personal care, domestic tasks, meal preparation, transport, and social support—always tailored to each person’s needs and preferences.

This role suits someone flexible, empathetic, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.  You’ll build meaningful relationships and play an important part in helping people maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life.  Join us and be part of a compassionate, consumer‑focused team.

About You:

WHD5

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of a direct care services in a health related filed.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled person.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.

WHD4

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in the provision of a direct care services in a health related filed.
• Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled person.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under limited direction.

WHD3

• Have proven ability to work well with in a team environment.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform routine functions under clear and straight forward instruction and follow verbal, written or diagrammatic instructions.
• Possess patience, flexibility, resilience and a solution focussed approach.
• Hold a current drivers' licence and willingness to drive.
• Be contactable by telephone.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Samantha Packard - Acting Team Leader, 0447 716 551, samantha.packard.1@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 906369

Application Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.

906369 WHA5 Role Description

906369 WHA4 Role Description

906369 WHA3 Role Description

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