Job Description
Direct Care Attendant - Casual Pool
Job no: 8546+2
Work type: Casual
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Renmark
Salary: $27.+4 - $28.84 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 21 March 2026) - WHA4 - WHA3
Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHA4 or WHA3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Overview
The Direct Care Worker (Residential) will assist in providing a direct client service to residents of the Residential Care Home.
The Direct Care Worker (Residential) is accountable to the Nurse Unit Manager and works in close collaboration with health professionals and is part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To qualify as a WHA4 you must have completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, you will have access to flexible working hours.
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. View this video for more information about working for RMCLHN.
About Renmark Workforce Factsheet.pdf
About RMC Workforce Factsheet.pdf
For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
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 Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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: 8546+2
Enquiries
Name: Kelli Ramm
Title: Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: (08) 8580 4100
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
21st March 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
8546+2 Direct Care Attendant - WHA4 Job Pack.pdf
8546+2 Direct Care Attendant - WHA3 Job Pack.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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Job no: 8546+2
Work type: Casual
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Renmark
Salary: $27.+4 - $28.84 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 21 March 2026) - WHA4 - WHA3
Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHA4 or WHA3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Overview
The Direct Care Worker (Residential) will assist in providing a direct client service to residents of the Residential Care Home.
The Direct Care Worker (Residential) is accountable to the Nurse Unit Manager and works in close collaboration with health professionals and is part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To qualify as a WHA4 you must have completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, you will have access to flexible working hours.
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. View this video for more information about working for RMCLHN.
About Renmark Workforce Factsheet.pdf
About RMC Workforce Factsheet.pdf
For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
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 Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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: 8546+2
Enquiries
Name: Kelli Ramm
Title: Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: (08) 8580 4100
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
21st March 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
8546+2 Direct Care Attendant - WHA4 Job Pack.pdf
8546+2 Direct Care Attendant - WHA3 Job Pack.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Direct Care Attendant - Casual Pool position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Aberfeldy offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
