Job Description
Job no: 933031
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Position located in Cummins
Part Time Contract until 31 July 2027
Salary: $562.63 - $1,322.40 per week (WHD3)
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Direct Care Worker (Residential) provides hands‑on, person‑centred care to residents of our Residential Care Home, supporting their daily living, comfort and wellbeing. This role is central to achieving our organisational goal of delivering safe, high‑quality and compassionate care within the Eyre and Far North community. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
We offer a part‑time contract until 31 July 2027, competitive remuneration and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a regional setting.
What You’ll Do:
Provide personal care, mobility support and assistance with daily activities
Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents
Support residents with special needs, treatments and self‑medication
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Who Are We Looking For?
Do you have a caring nature and enjoy supporting people in daily living?
Do you work well in a team and communicate with empathy and respect?
Are you reliable, organised and able to manage competing priorities?
Are you committed to confidentiality, safety and quality care standards?
About EFNLHN
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.
What We Offer
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.
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
Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Paid leave including leave loading
Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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 LGBTIQA+SB 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.
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)
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)
NDIS Worker Check
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.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 933031
Enquiries
Rebecca Varney
Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 8676 0222
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: * April 2026, 11:55PM
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Advertised: 26 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Apr 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time
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Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Position located in Cummins
Part Time Contract until 31 July 2027
Salary: $562.63 - $1,322.40 per week (WHD3)
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Direct Care Worker (Residential) provides hands‑on, person‑centred care to residents of our Residential Care Home, supporting their daily living, comfort and wellbeing. This role is central to achieving our organisational goal of delivering safe, high‑quality and compassionate care within the Eyre and Far North community. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
We offer a part‑time contract until 31 July 2027, competitive remuneration and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a regional setting.
What You’ll Do:
Provide personal care, mobility support and assistance with daily activities
Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents
Support residents with special needs, treatments and self‑medication
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Who Are We Looking For?
Do you have a caring nature and enjoy supporting people in daily living?
Do you work well in a team and communicate with empathy and respect?
Are you reliable, organised and able to manage competing priorities?
Are you committed to confidentiality, safety and quality care standards?
About EFNLHN
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.
What We Offer
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.
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
Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Paid leave including leave loading
Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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 LGBTIQA+SB 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.
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)
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)
NDIS Worker Check
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.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 933031
Enquiries
Rebecca Varney
Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 8676 0222
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: * April 2026, 11:55PM
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Advertised: 26 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Apr 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time
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