Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Quorn WHD3 | Casual Contract (up to 30 April 2026) Salary: $14.80 - $34.80 per hour | 25% Casual Loading Make a real difference as a Direct Care Worker (Residential), delivering compassionate support and care as part of a dedicated team! Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure. Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future. Your Career. Your Impact When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN! Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Quorn Our Benefits Financial Incentive: On top of your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible to boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options. Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community. Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments. Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program. Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support. Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply). About the Role: Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you’ll play a vital role in supporting residents within our Residential Care Home, providing compassionate, hands-on care that truly matters. Working closely under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager and as a valued member of our collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you’ll contribute to a warm, respectful, and supportive environment where residents feel safe, heard, and cared for. About You: Proven ability to work well within a team environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to meet deadlines and timeframes. Ability to perform work of a general nature under supervision. Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position. Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications. SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQASB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Want To Know More? Contact: Trudy Bowshire - A/Executive Director of Nursing Quorn, 0428 423 074, trudy.bowshire@sa.gov.au Job Ref: 900301 Application Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026 - 11:55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information. 900301 WHA3 Role Description JCSPersonalCareAttendantCarerAgedCare.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines