• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cowell
• Salary: WHA3  $1,106.10 to $1,117.60 per week (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice
• Temporary Part time position working 15.2 hours per week (up to 17 November 2027), over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Exciting Career Opportunity: Community Support Worker at Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Join the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) as a Community Support Worker and be part of a transformative care model that puts consumers at the heart of decision-making.

In this rewarding role, you will support individuals who are aged, frail, or disabled by providing essential services such as personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transport, and social support. Through our Consumer Directed Care model, you will work directly with consumers to help them maintain independence and make choices about their care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care, cleaning, meal preparation, and transport
• Work with consumers, families, and health professionals to create and maintain personalised care plans
• Offer emotional and social support to improve well-being and independence
• Support consumers to meet their goals and preferences in a collaborative manner

What we’re looking for:

• Compassionate, empathetic, and flexible approach to care
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in aged care, disability, or community services is preferred

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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• 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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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 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: 919633

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

14 November 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 919633 - WHA3 - Community Support Worker - C&AH - Role Description.pdf

JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf