* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Coober Pedy Community Health
* Salary: $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2026) - WHA4
Overview
Joining the Aged Care Team, you will provide care and supervision to clients in the community. Reporting and recording on general observations of individual clients, you will complete routine documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for the maintenance of a safe environment for employees and clients, you will undertake appropriate training where the tasks involve the use of tools and equipment. You may also assist in the assessment of clients and provide assistance and guidance to other employees as appropriate.
To be eligible to apply you will have completed the AQF Certificate III relevant to the position. You will have experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons in a community setting and have the ability to perform general duties under supervision. This will be evident in your ability to exercise judgement and initiative in the day to day execution of your work. Committed to maintaining client confidentiality, you will be able to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and to work as a member of a team with a range of disciplines. Past experience in the provision of direct care services in a health related field using a restorative care approach will hold you in good stead for this role.
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.
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.
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 : 902509
Enquiries
Brooke Traeger
Position: Acting Program Manager, Home Support
Phone: 0481462067
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
30/6/2026 - 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Attachments
902509 - WHA4 - Community Support Worker - C&AH - Coober Pedy - Role Description.pdf
JCS+PCA+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
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