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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• OPS2 | Part Time 0.7 FTE | Temporary (up to 24 November 2026)
  
• Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Join a compassionate, community-focused team where your practical care skills and dedication help clients live safely, comfortably, and confidently!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Site and Service:

Community and Allied Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As a Personal Care Attendant, you will provide high-quality, client-focused care to individuals who are aged, frail, or living with a disability, supporting them to remain independent in their own homes. You will assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility support, nutrition, household tasks, and social and emotional wellbeing. Working under the guidance of Registered Nurses and other allied health professionals, you will also support basic nursing care, podiatry, and rehabilitation programs as outlined in individual care plans. In addition, you will contribute to the efficient operation of the Community Health Service by participating in team meetings, maintaining accurate client records, assisting with data collection, and supporting policy and procedure implementation. This role offers the opportunity to make a real, practical impact on the health, safety, and quality of life of clients while developing your skills and knowledge in a supportive community health environment.

About You:

• Experience in a personal care attendant or related field.
• Experience in working with people with varying degrees of disability/illness.
• 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.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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 53.2 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 including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 927601

Want To Know More? Contact:

Samantha Packard - Acting Team Leader, 0447 716 551, samantha.packard.1@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments:

927601 OPS2 Role Description

JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf

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