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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
• Full/Part Time Contracts | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
• Multiple Positions Available
• Salary:
  • $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) | WHA4
  • $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) | WHA3
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHA4 or WHA3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community) – Support Independence at Home

Make a meaningful impact by helping older people, those who are frail, and people living with disability remain in their own homes with the support they need.

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Worker (Community), you will deliver direct client services that promote dignity, comfort and independence. You will support clients with daily living while working under the guidance of the Community Care Coordinator and alongside Community Health professionals. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to providing high-quality, person-centred care that helps clients maintain independence and connection in their community.

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 e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

WHA3

• Limited experience working with aged, frail or disabled persons in a community/hospital setting.

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

This is a multiple positions part time vacancy, hours to be negotiated and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 917786

Enquiries

Sasha Carlaw
Home Care Package Coordinator
Phone: 8588 0451
E-mail: Sasha.Carlaw@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - 11.55 PM

Attachments

917786 WHA4 Role Description.pdf

917786 WHA3 Role Description.pdf

About Barmera Workforce Factsheet.pdf

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