Overview
SA HealthJob reference: 930373Location: VARIOUSJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to Everyone
* Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
* Various Locations - Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital - Ira Parker Aged Care, Riverton Hospital - Wakefield Aged Care, Snowtown Hospital - Lumeah Home, Peterborough Hospital - Nalya Lodge, Melaleuca Court Nursing Home - Minlaton
* WHA4 | Ongoing Part Time (various positions and hours)
* Salary: WHA4 - $1,220.69 - $1,233.35 per week (pro rata)
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORKEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS - SNOWTOWN, RIVERTON, PETERBOROUGH, MINLATON, BALAKLAVA
Join the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN)
Make a Difference in Residential Aged Care Across Regional South Australia.
The Yorke and Northern region encompasses the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of Saint Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges, and the Mid North of South Australia, within easy reach of Adelaide.
The Mid North region is SA's gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, renowned for rural panoramas and country townships. The area offers landscapes and wildlife and activities such as outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing. The Clare Valley sits within this region with many cellar doors.
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to a workplace culture where employees feel safe, supported, and valued. We value diversity, encourage talents, and reward contributions.
A career in the YNLHN can be very rewarding and comes with lifestyle benefits, including scenery from farm to ocean, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges.
As part of YNLHN, employees may be eligible for:
* The YNLHN offers salary sacrifice through Smart Salary and some areas have a remote zone allowance. For relocation information for SA Health, see relevant details.
* Commonwealth relocation incentives and retention bonuses (where applicable)
Working collaboratively with nursing teams, Direct Care Workers play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care tailored to residents.
Why Join YNLHN?
* Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
* Opportunities to work close to home in regional communities
* Ongoing learning and professional development
* Meaningful work making a real difference
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Current Opportunities - Direct Care Workers
Permanent Part-Time Positions Available
Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital - Ira Parker Aged Care
Balaklava is a welcoming country town about one hour from Adelaide. Ira Parker is a 20-bed Residential Aged Care Facility co-located with Balaklava Hospital.
Vacancy:
Direct Care Worker
0.42 FTE (16 hours per week) Permanent Part-Time
Melaleuca Court Nursing Home - Minlaton
Located on the Yorke Peninsula, Melaleuca Court offers a supportive workplace focused on professional development, teamwork, and compassionate care.
Vacancies:
Direct Care Worker
1.37 FTE Permanent Part-Time
Peterborough Hospital - Nalya Lodge
Peterborough is a vibrant rural town. Nalya Lodge is an 11-bed Residential Aged Care Facility co-located with Peterborough Hospital.
Vacancy:
Direct Care Worker
0.63 FTE (24 hours per week) Permanent Part-Time
Riverton Hospital - Wakefield Aged Care
Riverton is a historic regional town. Wakefield Aged Care is a 17-bed Residential Aged Care Facility co-located with Riverton Hospital.
Vacancy:
Direct Care Worker
1.0 FTE Permanent Part-Time
Snowtown Hospital - Lumeah Home
Snowtown is a rural community. Lumeah Home has 25 aged care beds co-located with Snowtown Hospital.
Vacancies:
Direct Care Worker
1.53 FTE Permanent Part-Time
Please apply online and complete the required documentation. Job ref: 930373
Enquiries
Vanessa WatsonPosition: CenSTaR Administration OfficerPhone: 0468 810 ***E-mail: **************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 11.55 pm (Central Australian Standard Time).
Applicant Information
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to workplace adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best. Please indicate if you have any support or access requirements during recruitment.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
* NDIS Worker Check
* National Police Certificate for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are implementing occupational vaccination policies in the workplace.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply and further information
Attachments
* 930373 - SNOWTOWN_WHA4_DirectCareWorker_Role Description.pdf
* 930373 - RIVERTON_WHA4_DirectCareWorker_Role Description.pdf
* 930373 - PETERBOROUGH_NALYALODGE_WHA4_DirectCareWorker_Role Description.pdf
* 930373 - MELALEUCACOURT_WHA4_DirectCareWorker_Role Description.pdf
* 930373 - BALAKLAVA_WHA4_DirectCareWorker_Role Description.pdf
* Minlaton Fact Sheet.pdf
* Snowtown Fact Sheet.pdf
* Riverton Fact Sheet.pdf
* Peterborough Fact Sheet.pdf
* Balaklava Fact Sheet.pdf
* Job Capacity Statement - PCA - Carer Aged Care.pdf
* Australian applicant guidelines
* International applicant guidelines
Flexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
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