• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
• Casual (up to 12 June 2026)
• Salary: 
  • $29.11 - $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading | WHA3
  • $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading | WHA4

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHA3 or WHA4, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Attendant (Residential): Provide Compassionate Support to Our Residential Care Home Residents

Are you passionate about delivering hands-on, person-centered care? We’re looking for a caring and reliable Direct Care Attendant (Residential) to assist residents of our Residential Care Home. This important role works closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive the highest quality support and care.

About the Role:

The Direct Care Attendant (Residential) is responsible and accountable for providing direct client services to residents in the Residential Care Home. You will work under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, collaborating with health professionals to support residents’ wellbeing and daily needs. Your role contributes to a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where residents can thrive.

What We’re Looking For:

WHA4

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
• 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.

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
• 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: 906092

Enquiries

Megan Del Zoppo
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8588 0545
E-mail: Megan.Delzoppo@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday 12th June 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

906092 WHA3 Role Description.pdf

906092 WHA4 Role Description.pdf

About Barmera Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines