Community Support Worker - Casual WHA3 and WHA4 - Annual Intake

Government of South Australia; Wallaroo; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Wallaroo seeks dedicated Community Support Workers to assist older, frail, or disabled clients in maintaining their independence at home. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, domestic support, and mobility aid. Candidates should have an AQF Certificate III and experience with similar client groups. Competitive hourly rates with casual contracts available until May 2026.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice benefits

Diverse job prospects

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work within a team and engage effectively with clients.
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse range of people.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and adhere to care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene and domestic support.
• Provide social support including shopping and medication collection.
• Support clients with mobility and self-administered medication.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Client-focused approach

Experience with aged, frail, or disabled clients

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Education

AQF Certificate III relevant to the position

Job description

Eligibility

Open to Everyone

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Health

Salary

WHA3 - $29.11 to $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading

WHA4 - $29.70 to $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading

Casual contracts available up to 31 May 2026

Join Our Team as a Community Support Worker

Are you passionate about supporting individuals to live independently and maintain a fulfilling life at home? We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Community Support Workers to join our team for the 2025 / 2026 casual intake and make a positive impact on the lives of older, frail, or disabled clients in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including showering, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide domestic support, including household duties such as cleaning and laundry.
• Offer social support by helping with shopping, banking, and medication collection.
• Support clients with mobility, lifting, and using mechanical aids.
• Assist with self-administered medication, routine treatments, and special needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, ensuring clients' well‑being and dignity.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care.

What We're Looking For

Please note that this position is multi‑classed as either a WHA3 or WHA4 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position (WHA4).
• A strong ability to work within a team and engage effectively with clients.
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse range of people.
• A caring, client‑focused approach that promotes independence.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and adhere to care plans.
• Experience working with aged, frail, or disabled clients (WHA4).
• Competence in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic computer programs.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Please to the job pack below for more information on the position and essential minimum requirements.

About us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast‑track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

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Applicant Information

We also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.

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 ( )

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.

EEO Statement

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 897791