Direct Care Attendant – Casual
Position Details
* Location: Murray and Mallee
* Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
* Work type: Casual (up to 23 October 2026)
* Salary: $29.70 – $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
* Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) – Deliver Compassionate, Person‑Centred Care.
About the Role
The Direct Care Worker (Residential) assists in providing direct care services to residents of the Residential Care Home. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the role works closely with health professionals and forms part of a multi‑disciplinary team, ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and person‑centred care.
What We're Looking For
* Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
* Proven experience exercising personal judgment and initiative in day‑to‑day duties.
* Experience providing direct care in a health‑related field.
* Experience caring for aged, frail, or disabled persons.
* Proficiency with computer packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, RMCLHN, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia across towns such as Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. We provide support, both personally and professionally, access to a range of education and training opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and an inclusive workplace culture valuing diversity and belonging.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible arrangements for this role.
Appointment Requirements
* Criminal History Check
* DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
* National Police Certificate for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups (e.g., aged care)
* Immunisation Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy in the workplace.
Attachments
* WHA4 Role Description.pdf
* JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
* About Waikerie Workforce Factsheet.pdf
* Australian applicant guidelines
* International applicant guidelines
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