Community Support Worker (Whd4) - Wudinna

Sa Health; Wudinna; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support up to $15,000

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health in Wudinna seeks a part-time Community Support Worker to deliver personalised home support across the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. The role focuses on personal care, domestic tasks, transport and companionship for older people and those with disability within the local community.

The position is based in Wudinna, operates on a 7-day roster, and is paid WHD4 with pro-rata salary plus 12% superannuation and salary sacrifice benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support is required for appointment at WHD4 level.
• Ability to work autonomously in community settings with sound judgement.
• Flexibility to respond to participant-directed scheduling and varying shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, hygiene assistance and mobility support in participants' homes or residential aged care settings.
• Assist with domestic tasks including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Provide transport to appointments, errands and social activities.
• Offer social support and companionship to help participants stay connected and independent.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Autonomy in community

Flexible scheduling

Education

Certificate III or higher in Individual Support

Job description

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect - Home Support
• Position based in Wudinna
• Salary: WHD4: $1,376.70 - $1,404.20 per week (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-time position working 15.2 hours per week, over a 7-day roster

Overview

In a region where distances are vast and communities are close-knit, the work of a Community Support Worker carries real weight. Based in Wudinna and working across the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), this part‑time ongoing role offers you the chance to make a genuine difference in the daily lives of older people and those living with disability - right in your own community.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working within EFNLHN's Consumer Directed Care model, you'll deliver personalised support that puts participants - not providers - in the driver's seat. Your day‑to‑day will vary based on what participants need, and may include:

• Providing personal care, hygiene assistance and mobility support in participants' homes or residential aged care settings
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Providing transport to appointments, errands and social activities
• Offering social support and companionship that helps participants stay connected and independent

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability, or Home and Community Care) - required for appointment at WHD4 level
• Genuine empathy and respect for the rights and choices of people receiving care
• Ability to work autonomously in community settings with sound judgement
• Flexibility to respond to participant-directed scheduling and varying shift requirements
• Collaborative approach when working alongside participants, families and allied health professionals
• Current driver's licence suitable for regional community travel

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.

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
• 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.

Applicant Information

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)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job Ref: 948840

Enquiries

Anne-Marie Richards
Position: Community Services Coordinator
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

11 September 2026 - 11:55PM

Eligibility

Open to Everyone

948840 - WHD4 - Community Support Worker - C&A - Role Description.pdf

JCS+PCA+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf