- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
- Positions in Snowtown and Riverton
- WHA4 | Permanent Part Time
- Salary $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone
YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL CARE WORKERS
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is hiring Personal Care Workers to join our aged care teams at Riverton and Snowtown. We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents while being part of a supportive and inclusive workplace.
At YNLHN, we foster a culture where employees feel they belong, are valued, and are rewarded for their contributions. Our staff have access to salary sacrifice arrangements through SmartSalary, and some roles are eligible for remote zone allowances, relocation incentives, and retention bonuses.
What You'll Do
As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you will assist in providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents and work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and the multi-disciplinary team. Your responsibilities include:
- Assist residents with daily living activities, supporting independence and wellbeing.
- Perform routine technical and support tasks, including setting up for nursing procedures, cleaning equipment, and managing local stock.
- Contribute to a safe, culturally inclusive environment and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Support learning and development by assisting with nursing/midwifery procedures and reporting data for evaluation and research.
Vacancies Available:
Riverton – Wakefield Aged Care
- Personal Care Worker – Permanent Part-Time: 0.63 FTE (24 hours per week)
- A charming township 100 km north of Adelaide in the scenic Gilbert Valley.
- 17-bed Residential Aged Care Facility co-located at Riverton Hospital.
Snowtown – Lumeah Home
- Personal Care Worker – Permanent Part-Time: 0.32 FTE (12 hours per week)
- A peaceful, welcoming town 150 km north of Adelaide, surrounded by the Barunga Gap and Hummocks Ranges.
- 25-bed Residential Aged Care Facility co-located at Snowtown Hospital.
Why Work With Us?
As an employee of Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, we offer the following benefits:
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to YNLHN staff and their families.
- Relocation financial support may be available if relocating for this role. To find out more information please click here Relocation support | SA Health
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Please apply online and provide a cover letter indicating which position/s, site/s, and FTE you are applying for. Job ref: 921733.
Application Closing Date
Applications close Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 11:55PM Central Australia Daylight Time.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Enquiries
Vanessa Watson
CenSTaR Administration
Phone: 0468810***
E-mail: **************@sa.gov.au
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile 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.
Attachments
921733 WHA4_Direct Care Worker Snowtown Role Description.pdf
905645 WHA4 Direct Care Worker Riverton Role Description.pdf
Job Capacity Statement - PCA - Carer Aged Care.pdf
Riverton Fact Sheet.pdf
Snowtown Fact Sheet.pdf