Job Reference: 929079
Location: VARIOUS
Job Status: Casual, Temporary, Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network - Multiple Locations
- Salary:
- WHD3 | $562.63- $1,322.40 per week
- WHD3 | $14.81 - $34.80 per hour + 25% casual loading (casual)
- WHD4 | $1,314.30 - $1,381.60 per week
- WHD4 | $34.59 - $36.36 per hour + 25% casual loading (casual)
- WHD5 | $1,373.42 - $1,434.15 per week
*You will be able to select the position you're applying to, location and job status preference upon completing the application form*
Direct Care and Lifestyle Opportunities
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
multiple opportunities available, casual, temporary, ongoing - hours negotiable
About the Roles
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network is looking for passionate direct care attendants and lifestyle staff to join our teams across residential and community services. With multiple opportunities available, you can make a real difference supporting residents and clients to live independently, stay engaged, and enjoy meaningful social connections.
The Direct Care Attendant (Residential) assists residents in Residential Care Homes by supporting daily living activities and promoting independence. Working under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, person-centred care and contribute to a positive and supportive environment.
The Direct Care Attendant (Community) provides support for people who are aged, frail, or living with a disability, helping them remain safely at home. You will work closely with the coordinator and community health professionals to provide practical assistance, social engagement, and diversional support while promoting independence and well-being.
The Lifestyle Coordinator plans, coordinates, and evaluates programs that enhance independence, engagement, and well-being for participants. Using a participant-directed care approach, you will deliver individual and group activities, support volunteers, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide meaningful, person-centred social support.
The Lifestyle and Activity Assistant supports residents to participate in social and diversional activities that promote independence and engagement. You will assist with group and individual programs, provide emotional support, and contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive environment under the guidance of the Lifestyle Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
WHD3
- Provide person-centred care and support in routine clinical tasks within scope of practice.
- Assist with implementing therapeutic interventions and monitor care plans for outcomes.
- Contribute to quality improvement, reporting, and efficient operation of the health unit.
- Participate in on-the-job training and support the learning of students or less experienced staff.
- Act as a professional resource and provide guidance within knowledge and skill limits.
WHD4
- Deliver proficient, person-centred clinical care and case management; oversee care within a team/unit.
- Assist leadership in management, coordinate services across disciplines, and support change initiatives.
- Participate in teaching, professional development, and promote a learning culture.
- Contribute to clinical audits, research, and apply evidence-based practice to improve care outcomes.
- Provide shift leadership, act as a resource, and undertake portfolio responsibilities.
WHD5
- Lead expert clinical care and coordination across wards/units/services to ensure continuity and quality.
- Implement corporate policies, quality improvement, risk management, and resource oversight.
- Maintain a professional practice portfolio and foster a learning environment for staff development.
- Lead and evaluate research activities to improve service delivery and patient/client outcomes.
- Provide strategic leadership, mentoring, and lead changes to models of care and organisational initiatives.
About Our Sites
Barmera Health Service
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD4 - Lifestyle & Activity Assistant - Ongoing
Lameroo District Health Service
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing
Loxton Hospital Complex
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing
- WHD5 - Direct Care Lifestyle Coordinator - Ongoing - 0.95FTE
Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing - 0.6FTE
Renmark Paringa District Hospital
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD5 - Lifestyle Coordinator - Ongoing - 1.0FTE
Tailem Bend District Hospital
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD3/4 – Direct Care Attendant – Ongoing
Waikerie Health Services
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing
Community and Allied Health
- Riverland Community Health
- WHD3 – Direct Care Worker - Casual
- WHD3 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing 0.78FTE
- WHD4 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing - 0.53FTE
- WHD4 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing 0.55FTE
- Murray Mallee Community Health
- WHD5 - Lifestyle Coordinator - Term up to 30/07/2027 - 1.0FTE
- Mallee Community Health
- WHD4 - Direct Care Worker - Casual
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN for short), South Australia is looking for direct care and lifestyle staff to take their careers to the next level across multiple sites in the Murray and Mallee Region.
Who is the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network? RMCLHN supports more than 72,000 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 by providing exceptional Health Care Services.
Please visit this link to learn more about Living in our Region.
About RMC Workforce Factsheet
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.
Applicants may be eligible to access salary sacrifice benefits. To learn more about salary packaging, please watch this short video.
Relocation support may be available for eligible applicants; further information can be found via SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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.
For international applicant, please refer to International applicant guidelines by SA Health for generalised information.
Application Closing Date
Sunday 8th March 2026 - 11:55 PM
Enquiries
RMCLHN Recruitment
E-mail: Health.RMCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au
Attachments
929079 WHD3 Direct Care Attendant - Community Role Description
929079 WHD3 Direct Care Attendant - Residential Role Description
929079 WHD4 Direct Care Attendant - Community Role Description
929079 WHD4 Direct Care Attendant - Residential Role Description
929079 WHD4 Lifestyle and Activities Assistant Role Description
929079 WHD5 Direct Care Lifestyle Coordinator Role Description
929079 WHD5 Lifestyle Coordinator - Community Role Description
929079 WHD5 Lifestyle Coordinator Role Description
JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
