Community Support Worker

Overview

Job no: 926777
Work type: Part time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

Organization: Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN), Barmera

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Salary: Part Time Contract 0.58 FTE | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)

Salary details:

• $1,220.69 - $1,233.35 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance | WHA4
• $1,196.36 - $1,208.80 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance | 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.

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community) – Supporting Independence at Home

Make a meaningful difference by supporting older people and individuals living with disability to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. As a Direct Care Worker (Community), you will provide hands-on, person-centred care while working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary community health team.

About the Role:

The Direct Care Worker (Community) assists in providing direct client services to people who are aged, frail or living with disability and wish to remain living independently in their own homes with support. The role is accountable to the Supervisor/Manager and works closely with Community Health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to high-quality care delivery by supporting daily living, social engagement and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to organisational policies and procedures.

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 eg. Microsoft Word, Excel.

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds listed, including Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo and others. For more information about working for RMCLHN, note: no external links included in this refined version.

What we offer

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally, giving you access to education and training opportunities to enhance your role.
• Flexible work arrangements to balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and belonging.
• Salary packaging options where applicable.

SA Health is committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. Workplace adjustments can be made to support recruitment and ongoing work performance.

This is a part-time vacancy, 44 hours per fortnight, with salary adjusted according to actual hours worked. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working options for this role.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and immunisation requirements:

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for positions involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups (e.g., aged care)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A

SA Health Services may implement vaccination policies in the workplace.

Job : 926777

Sasha Carlaw, Home Care Package Coordinator
Phone:
E-mail:
Sasha.

Carlaw.au

Thursday 5 February 2026 – 11:55 PM

926777 WHA4

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926777 WHA3

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Advertised: 22 Jan 2026 (Cen. Australia Daylight Time)
Applications close: 05 Feb 2026 (Cen. Australia Daylight Time)

Locations

• Murray and Mallee

Work type

• Part time

Local Health Network / Business

• 16 - Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN