Community Support Worker

Palliative Care SA; Australia; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Job summary

Palliative Care SA in Eyre and Far North LHN is seeking a compassionate Community Support Worker to help people live independently and with dignity.

You will deliver personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transport and social connection in homes or Residential Aged Care, guided by Consumer Directed Care and working with families to meet personal goals. This part-time role offers 19 hours weekly on a 7-day roster with pro rata pay.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Home and Community).
• Person-centred approach with empathy and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transport and social connection in people’s homes or Residential Aged Care.
• Promote wellbeing and empower individuals to remain active participants in their lives.
• Collaborate with consumers and families to help achieve personal goals and maintain control over care.

Skills

Person-centred care

Empathy

Reliability

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Job no: 918842
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, Home Support
• Position based in Cowell
• Temporary Part Time Contract working 19 hours per week (up to 17 October 2027), working over a 7 day roster
• Salary: WHD4 $1,376.70 - $1,404.20 per week (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Rewarding Opportunity: Community Support Worker – Eyre & Far North LHN

Join our Home Support team in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network as a compassionate Community Support Worker and help people live independently, safely, and with dignity.

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver vital support services - including personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transport, and social connection - to people who are frail, aged, or living with a disability. Working in people’s homes or within Residential Aged Care, you’ll promote wellbeing and empower individuals to remain active participants in their lives.

Guided by the Consumer Directed Care model, you’ll collaborate with consumers and their families to help them achieve their personal goals and maintain control over their care.

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to make a real impact while enjoying the flexibility and variety that comes with part time work. Whether you're helping someone get to an appointment or simply brightening their day, you’ll play a valued role in the health and wellbeing of your community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Home and Community)
• A person-centred approach, with empathy and reliability
• Ability to work independently and adapt to diverse needs

At Eyre and Far North LHN, we are committed to supporting our staff’s professional development. We encourage ongoing education and provide opportunities for you to develop your skills across various areas, ensuring you can deliver responsive and compassionate services.

If you are dedicated to providing person-centred care and want to be part of a team that values flexibility, collaboration, and consumer empowerment, we’d love to hear from you!

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.
• 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 .
• 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.

This is a part time vacancy, working 38 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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)

Application Closing Date: 6 November 2026 - 11:55PM

From a government health authority in Australia

• Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care 1