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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Position located at Miroma Hostel, Cummins
• Salary:  WHA3 $1,196.36 - $1,208.80 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Leave Loading + Regional Allowance
• Temporary Part Time working 16 hours per week (0ver 7-day roster), 24-month traineeship
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

About the Role

Miroma Hostel in Cummins is offering an opportunity to join our team as a Residential Aged Care Trainee on a 24-month contract. This role is ideal for someone looking to start or develop a career in aged care while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive residential setting.

As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you will assist in providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents, supporting their daily living needs while working closely with nurses, allied health professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team. We offer structured training, on-the-job support and the opportunity to build practical skills while making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

Key Duties

• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal care and mobility
• Support a clean, safe and comfortable living environment for residents
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care
• Participate in training and skill development to build your capability in aged care

About You

• Do you have a genuine interest in caring for older people with dignity and respect?
• Are you a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills?
• Do you enjoy learning new skills and working under guidance and supervision?
• Are you reliable, organised and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism?

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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)

• 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)
• NDIS Worker Check 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.  Job ref: 924480

Enquiries

Rebecca Varney
Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 86760222
E-mail: rebecca.varney@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

27 January 2026, 11:55PM

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

Attachments

924480 WHA3 Residential Aged Care Trainee Role Description.pdf