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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service, Moreton Bay House
• Salary: WHA3 $1,196.36 - $1,208.80 per week (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Ongoing Part Time (hours negotiable up to full time), working over a 7 day roster
• Multiple opportunities available
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note: Classification and remuneration may be adjusted in line with the new Weekly Paid Enterprise Agreement once implementation arrangements are finalised.

Join our team at Naracoorte Health Service

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those who need it most? Naracoorte Health Service is looking for dedicated Direct Care Workers to join our Residential Care Home team. If you have a heart for helping others and want to contribute to the well-being of our residents, we want to hear from you!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Provide support in mobility and dexterity maintenance.
• Perform bed making, laundry, and cleaning duties.
• Transport residents and help with daily living activities.
• Communicate resident needs to the Registered Nurse and adhere to all safety and health guidelines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to follow instructions.
• A commitment to providing high-quality customer service and supporting other staff.

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.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

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
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 (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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description provided below. Job ref: 926765

Enquiries

20 February 2026, 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 926765 - LCLHN RD - WHA3 DCW Res Naracoorte.pdf

 JCS+PCA+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf

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