Job Reference: 929079
Location: VARIOUS
Job Status: Casual, Temporary, Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network - Multiple Locations
- Salary:
- WHD3 | $1250.29 - $1,281.40 per week
- WHD3 | $32.90 - $33.72 per hour + 25% casual loading (casual)
- WHD4 | $1,314.30 - $1,340.60 per week
- WHD4 | $34.58 - $35.27 per hour + 25% casual loading (casual)
- WHD5 | $1,373.42 - $1,393.15 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
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
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
Barmera is situated approximately 220 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Barmera has 18 acute beds, and 80 residential aged care beds.
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD4 - Lifestyle & Activity Assistant - Ongoing - 1.1FTE
Riverland General Hospital (Berri)
Situated approximately 230 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, the Riverland General Hospital (Berri) has 32 acute beds and 6 Inpatient Mental Health beds.
Karoonda & District Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Karoonda is located approximately 140 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. Karoonda has 2 emergency department beds and 17 residential aged care beds.
Lameroo District Health Service
Located approximately 200 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and approximately 130 kilometres east of Murray Bridge, Lameroo has 8 acute beds and 16 residential aged care beds.
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing - 2.0FTE
Loxton Hospital Complex
Loxton is situated approximately 263 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Loxton has 22 acute beds and 58 residential aged care beds.
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing - 4.0FTE
- WHD5 - Direct Care Lifestyle Coordinator - Ongoing - 0.95FTE
Mannum District Hospital
Mannum is located approximately 108 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and approximately 32 kilometres north of Murray Bridge. Mannum has 10 acute beds.
Meningie & Districts Memorial Hospital
Meningie is approximately 150 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and approximately 77 kilometres south of Murray Bridge. Meningie has 10 acute beds and 10 residential aged care beds.
Murray Bridge Soldiers Memorial Hospital
The Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is situated approximately 75 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital has 32 acute beds and 9 emergency department beds.
Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Pinnaroo is situated approximately 240 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and approximately 170 kilometres east of Murray Bridge. Pinnaroo operates with a 3-bed emergency department, 7-bed acute ward and 22 residential aged care beds.
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing - 0.6FTE
Renmark Paringa District Hospital
Renmark is situated approximately 254 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Renmark has 17 acute beds and 89 residential aged care beds.
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD5 - Lifestyle Coordinator - Ongoing - 1.0FTE
Tailem Bend District Hospital
Tailem Bend is situated approximately 97 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and approximately 24 kilometres south-east of Murray Bridge. Tailem Bend has 21 residential aged care beds.
- WHD3/4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
Waikerie Health Services
The Waikerie Health Service is situated 61 kilometres from Berri and 173 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Waikerie has 26 acute beds, and 42 residential aged care beds.
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
- WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing - 6.0FTE
Community and Allied Health
Incorporates two main centres; one in Murray Bridge and one in Berri, with other satellite sites located in the Mallee (Lameroo, Pinnaroo, Karoonda), Coorong (Meningie, Tintinara, Coonalpyn), and the Riverland (Barmera, Loxton, Waikerie, Renmark). Services provided include Allied Health, Community Nursing and Community based Aged Care Services, such as Community Home Support Program and the Support at Home Program and NDIS services.
- Riverland Community Health
- WHD3 - Direct Care Worker - Casual
- WHD4 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - 0.53FTE
- Murray Mallee Community Health
- WHD5 - Lifestyle Coordinator - Term up to 30/07/2027 - 1.0FTE
- Mallee Community Health
- WHD4 - Direct Care Worker - Casual
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. Job Ref: 929079
For international applicant, please refer to International applicant guidelines by SA Health for generalised information.
Application Closing Date
Friday 20th February 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
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