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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Barmera
• OPS2 | Operational Services Officer Level 2 - $64,194.00 to $67,154.00
• Full time | Ongoing Permanent 
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

This position is Aboriginal identified. In accordance with an exemption granted by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) under sections 30, 52 and 103 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), only applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are eligible to apply.

About the role

Join a rewarding role as an Aboriginal Community Care Worker, supporting frail, aged, and younger Aboriginal community members across the Riverland Mallee Coorong Region. This meaningful position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care, build strong community connections, and help plan engaging health and social activities that make a real difference in people’s lives. If you are passionate about community wellbeing and creating positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Criteria 

• Strong communication, teamwork, time management, and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and reporting.
• Experience coordinating services and supporting Aboriginal clients and families with empathy and respect.
• Ability to organise community groups, contribute to health programs, and provide appropriate referrals and support services.
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultures, communities, protocols, and the key issues affecting Aboriginal families and community wellbeing.
• Knowledge of aged care, community care, client confidentiality, and community development principles relevant to Aboriginal health services.

Desired Criteria 

• Willingness to undertake further training, such as Certificate III in Aged Care or Community Services.
• Ability to work independently, build strong community networks, and engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience or knowledge in community development, health education, counselling, and Aboriginal health and wellbeing principles.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

Check(s)

• 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.

Job ref: 938008

Enquiries

Jane McArthur
Community Care Coordinator
Phone: 85880454
E-mail: jane.mcarthur2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

16 June 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

OPS2 - Aboriginal Community Care Worker - Role Description.pdf

About Barmera Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines