• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
• Full/Part Time Contract | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
• Multiple Positions Available | 1.79 FTE
• Salary: 
  • $1,155.00 - $1,166.60 per week (pro rata) | WHA5
  • $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) | WHA3

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHA5 or WHA3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join Our Team as a Physiotherapist: Empowering Health and Mobility Across the Community

Are you dedicated to improving movement, function, and quality of life? We’re seeking passionate and driven Physiotherapists at AHP1 and AHP2 levels to join our team. Play a key role in delivering holistic, high-quality physiotherapy services that enhance the health and well-being of individuals within our community.

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Worker (Community), you’ll play a vital role in empowering older adults, frail individuals, and those with disabilities to maintain their independence and live comfortably in their own homes. Working closely with a dedicated team of Community Health professionals, you’ll provide compassionate, hands-on support while being accountable to the Community Care Coordinator. This collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

What We’re Looking For:

WHA5

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience.
• Completed at least 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience.
• 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.
• Experience in the use of computer packages eg. Microsoft Word, Excel.

WHA3

• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages eg. Microsoft Word, Excel.

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

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:

• 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: 902069

Enquiries

Debra Saunders
Community Care Coordinator
Phone: 8588 0454
E-mail: Debra.Saunders2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday 24th May 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

902069 WHA5 Role Description.pdf

902069 WHA3 Role Description.pdf

About Barmera Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines