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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
• Part Time Contract 0.58 FTE | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
• Salary: 
  • $1,220.69 - $1,233.35 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance | WHA4
  • $1,196.36 - $1,208.80 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance | 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) – Supporting Independence at Home

Make a meaningful difference by supporting older people and individuals living with disability to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. As a Direct Care Worker (Community), you will provide hands-on, person-centred care while working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary community health team.

About the Role:

The Direct Care Worker (Community) assists in providing direct client services to people who are aged, frail or living with disability and wish to remain living independently in their own homes with support. The role is accountable to the Supervisor/Manager and works closely with Community Health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to high-quality care delivery by supporting daily living, social engagement and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to organisational policies and procedures.

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

• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day to day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages eg. 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

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.

This is a part time vacancy, working 44 hours per fortnight 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: 926777

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date

Thursday 5th February 2026 - 11:55 PM

Attachments

926777 WHA4 Role Description

926777 WHA3 Role Description

About Barmera Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines