Job no: 921508
Work type: Part time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Renmark
- WHA3 | Part Time Contract 0.6 FTE | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
- Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata)
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community) – Support Independence and Wellbeing
Make a real difference by helping aged, frail, or disabled clients remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes. This role offers the opportunity to deliver person-centred care, support independence, and work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
About the Role:
As a Direct Care Worker (Community), you will provide hands-on support with daily living activities, assist clients with special needs, and plan and deliver diversional therapy programs for individuals and groups. You will collaborate with Community Health professionals and liaise with nursing, maintenance, and other staff to ensure a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
In addition to direct client care, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the service through equipment setup and use, accurate record-keeping, and guidance within your area of expertise. Continuous learning and skills development are encouraged, and you may occasionally perform duties at a lower level as required.
What We’re Looking For:
- 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.
- Offer salary sacrifice advantages, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Applicant Information
This is a part time vacancy, working 48 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
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 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: 921508
Enquiries
Karen Miller
A/Community Care Coordinator
Phone: (08) 8580 4169
E-mail: Karen.Miller3@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - 11.55PM
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Advertised: 26 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time