Community Support Worker - Ceduna

Palliative Care SA; Ceduna; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support up to $15,000

Salary sacrifice benefits

Superannuation 12% and leave loading

Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) in Ceduna seeks a Community Support Worker for part-time, 0.5 FTE shifts in the Eyre Peninsula region. You will be part of a consumer-directed care model, delivering tailored support to help clients stay in their homes with independence.

Roles include assisting with daily living, household tasks, transport, and social activities, all performed with empathy and cultural awareness in a remote community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting aged, frail, or people living with disability.
• Ability to work independently in a remote community setting.
• Strong communication and respect for diverse cultures.
• Understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Ceduna.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming and mobility in a respectful manner.
• Perform household tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and minor gardening.
• Provide reliable transport to appointments and community outings.
• Support social engagement and activities to contribute to each client's wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Independent worker

Communication

Cultural awareness

Job description

Job no: 953984
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect - Home Support
• Position based in Ceduna
• Salary:WHD3: $1,307.80 - $1,342.25 per week (pro-rata) +12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-time position - 0.5 FTE

Exciting Part-time Opportunity: Community Support Worker

In the remote outback community of Ceduna, the work of a Community Support Worker carries real weight. At Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), you'll be the person who helps someone stay in the home they love - offering practical support, genuine connection, and the kind of care that makes independence possible.

What You'll Be Doing

Working within EFNLHN's Consumer Directed Care model, you'll deliver support shaped by each client's own goals and preferences - because here, the consumer leads the care. Shifts, duties, and frequency are guided by the people you support, giving your work real purpose and variety.

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility in a respectful and dignified manner
• Perform household tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and minor gardening
• Provide reliable transport to appointments and community outings
• Support social engagement and activities that contribute to each client's wellbeing

What You'll Bring

• A warm, empathetic approach and the confidence to work independently within a remote community setting
• Sound communication skills and genuine respect for people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities central to the Ceduna region
• Experience supporting aged, frail, or people living with disability
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small, community-based team

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
• 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 .
• 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.

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)

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref:953984

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

From a government health authority in Australia

Advertised: 24 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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