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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect - Home Support
• Position based in Elliston
• Salary
  • ASO3: $74,095 to $78,694 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • ENC/END: $66,552 to $77,824 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-Time position - 0.5 FTE

Overview

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is seeking a committed and person-centred professional to join the Elliston Community & Allied Health team as a Care Partner - Support at Home (Mid-West). This part-time, ongoing opportunity is open to both ASO3 Case Coordinators and Enrolled Nurses, with the appointment and classification determined by the skills, qualifications and experience of the strongest candidate.

What You'll Be Doing

Working across the Mid-West region, you will support older people to remain living independently at home through the Support at Home program and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). Your day-to-day work will include:

• Coordinating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing individualised care plans that reflect each participant's needs, preferences and goals
• Ensuring service delivery aligns with the Aged Care Act 2024, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, and EFNLHN program parameters
• Supporting timely access to appropriate services and escalating concerns to promote participant safety and wellbeing
• Contributing clinical monitoring and care guidance within your scope of practice (EN stream), or providing comprehensive care management and needs assessment (ASO3 stream), with EN practice under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse

What You'll Bring

• Enrolment, or eligibility for enrolment, as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current or eligible practising certificate (EN applicants); or demonstrated experience in aged care coordination or community services case management (ASO3 applicants)
• Sound understanding of Commonwealth home support programs and aged care legislative frameworks
• Ability to work independently across a geographically dispersed rural region
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to person-centred, rights-based care
• Experience navigating complex care needs and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams
• Alignment with EFNLHN's commitment to delivering equitable health outcomes for remote and rural communities

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application, including a current CV and a cover letter addressing the role's requirements, through the SA Health careers portal. For a confidential conversation about the position or to clarify which classification best suits your background, reach out to the hiring manager listed in the job posting. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those with lived experience of rural and remote communities.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applicant Information

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.

Check(s)

• 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 - B (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 948847

Enquiries

Anne-Marie Richards
Position: Community Services Coordinator
Phone: 0423 297 160
E-mail: Anne-Marie.Richards@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 22 September 2026 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 948847 - ASO3 - Case Coordinator - CAH - Role Description.pdf

 948847 - EN - Care Partner - Role Description.pdf