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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Renmark
• WHA5 | Full/Part Time Contract | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
• Salary: $1,155.00 - $1,166.60 per week (pro rata)
• Multiple Positions Available
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community) – Support Independence and Wellbeing

Make a meaningful difference by helping aged, frail, or disabled clients remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes. This is your opportunity to deliver person-centred care, support independence, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Worker (Community), you will assist clients with a range of daily living activities, identify and respond to individual needs, and provide diversional therapy programs for individuals and groups. You will collaborate closely with Community Health professionals and liaise effectively with nursing, maintenance, and other staff to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Your responsibilities also include contributing to the efficient operation of the service through program setup, operation of relevant equipment, and maintaining accurate records. You will provide guidance and support within your area of expertise, participate in training, and maintain your knowledge and skills to ensure high-quality care. Employees may be required to perform duties at lower levels as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience.
• Completed at least 560 hours satisfactory in service experience.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day to day execution of a position.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. 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 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: 921515

Enquiries

Karen Miller
A/Community Care Coordinator
Phone: (08) 8580 4169
E-mail: Karen.Miller3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 10th December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

921515 WHA5 Role Description.pdf

About Renmark Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines