• $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading | WHA4
• $29.11 - $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading | WHA3

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cummins
• Casual (up to 1 October 2026)
• Salary:
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHA4 or WHA3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Rewarding Opportunity: Direct Care Worker (Residential)

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Worker (Residential) to provide essential support and direct client care to residents within our Residential Care Home at the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Reporting to the NUM/ANUM, you will work collaboratively with health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that enhances the wellbeing and comfort of residents.

If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and enjoy working in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For:

WHA4

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
• Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

WHA3

• 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.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.

Applicant Information

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.

Check(s)

• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 918197

Enquiries

Rebecca Varney
Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 8676 0222
Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Thursday 1st October 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments

918197 WHA4 Role Description.pdf

918197 WHA3 Role Description.pdf

JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf

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