* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Home Support, Port Lincoln
* Salary:WHA4 $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice
* Temporary Part time position working 26.6 hours per week (up to 31 May 2026), over a 7 day roster
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
Make a Difference in People's Lives – Become a Community Support Worker
At Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, we believe in empowering individuals to take control of their own care. As a Community Support Worker in our innovative Consumer Directed Care model, you will provide personalised care to people who are aged, frail, or living with a disability, helping them maintain independence and stay in their homes or Residential Aged Care facilities.
In this role, you will deliver vital services like personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transport, and social support. You'll work closely with consumers, their families, and health professionals, helping them make decisions about their care while ensuring quality and compassionate outcomes. Flexibility, empathy, and the ability to work autonomously are key to success in this role.
Our team values your growth. With ongoing training and development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and provide the highest standard of care.
Key Criteria:
* Experience in providing direct care services in a health-related field.
* Experience working with aged, frail, or disabled individuals.
* Ability to implement detailed care plans and follow instructions.
Please refer to the Role Description provided below.
Tasks may include:
* Personal care (showering, toileting, grooming, continence management).
* Household tasks (cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, minor gardening).
* Social support (transport, shopping assistance, mobility support).
* Assisting with self-medication under clinical supervision.
* Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with consumers, families, and health professionals.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and be a part of something truly special
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 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 920369
Enquiries
Kylie Dorward
Position: A/Community Services Coordinator, Home Support
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
12 November week close PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Attachments
WHA4 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - Port Lincoln - Role