Community Support Worker - Casual Pool

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health invites applications for a casual Community Support Worker in the Mid North region, with a particular need in Port Pirie. You will support home-based care, assist with daily activities, and work closely with the health team to deliver quality, person-centred services.

You will hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and possess strong communication, teamwork and flexible rostering skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent with experience in direct care.
• Ability to work in a team and across different settings.
• Good written, verbal and numeracy skills; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene, nutrition and dressing.
• Support mobilisation and social interaction in line with care plans.
• Collaborate with clients, carers and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Caregiving

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Various Work Locations across the Mid North Region
• Salary: OPS2 - $33.96 to $35.53 per hour + 25% casual loading + super
• Employment: Casual Contracts (multiple positions up to 1 June 2027)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Support independence. Make a difference where it matters most.

About this role

Join our Community Support Worker casual pool and provide quality care and support to clients in their homes and the community.

You’ll assist with personal care, hygiene, nutrition, dressing, mobilisation and social support in line with individual care plans and your training. You’ll work closely with clients, carers, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to support changing needs.

Work locations may be across the Mid North region, with a particular need for Community Support Workers in Port Pirie.

Essential criteria

You will have a Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability or a relevant equivalent, with experience providing direct care to aged, frail or disabled people. You’ll be confident working as part of a team, communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and working flexibly across different settings and rostering arrangements.

You will also have sound administration and Microsoft Office skills, effective written, verbal and numeracy skills, and the ability to work under general direction, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and use discretion in your work.

About YNLHN

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & casual loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is .

SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - for further information.Job ref: 947572

Enquiries

Emmaly Wright
Team Leader Healthy Ageing Northern
Phone: [phone]
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

1 June 2027 - 11.55PM

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