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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Renmark
• Casual (up to 20 March 2027) 
• Salary:
  • $32.12 - $32.46 per hour + 25% casual loading | WHA4
  • $31.48 - $31.81 per hour + 25% casual loading | 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 Attendant: Make a Positive Impact in Residential Care!

Are you driven by compassion and a genuine desire to support others? We’re seeking a committed Direct Care Attendant (Residential) to join our residential care team and play a vital role in enhancing the daily lives of our residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to quality, person-centred care while working alongside experienced and supportive health professionals.

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Attendant (Residential), you will assist in the delivery of direct care services to residents within the Residential Care Home. Working under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support residents with daily living activities, promote independence where possible, and help maintain a respectful, safe, and dignified care environment. Your contribution will be essential in supporting residents’ comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life each day.

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 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.

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.

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: 927574

Enquiries

Elyse Morrison
Administration Officer
Phone: 8580 4141
E-mail: Elyse.Morrison@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday 20th March 2027 - 11:55PM

Attachments

927574 WHA4 Role Description.pdf

927574 WHA3 Role Description.pdf

JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf

About Renmark Workforce Factsheet.pdf

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