Direct Care Attendant - Casual

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network; Murray Town; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service in South Australia is seeking a Direct Care Attendant to provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents. Candidates should have an AQF Certificate III and experience caring for aged or disabled individuals. The role offers competitive hourly pay, a collaborative work environment, and encourages flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion programs

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience in exercising personal judgment and initiative.
• Experience providing direct care in health-related fields.
• Experience caring for aged, frail, or disabled persons.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct care services to residents of the Residential Care Home.
• Work closely with health professionals to ensure safe, dignified care.

Skills

Personal judgment

Initiative

Direct care experience

Caring for aged or disabled persons

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

AQF Certificate III

Job description

Direct Care Attendant – Casual

Position Details

• Location: Murray and Mallee
• Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
• Work type: Casual (up to 23 October 2026)
• Salary: $29.70 – $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) – Deliver Compassionate, Person‑Centred Care.

About the Role

The Direct Care Worker (Residential) assists in providing direct care services to residents of the Residential Care Home. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the role works closely with health professionals and forms part of a multi‑disciplinary team, ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and person‑centred care.

What We’re Looking For

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience exercising personal judgment and initiative in day‑to‑day duties.
• Experience providing direct care in a health‑related field.
• Experience caring for aged, frail, or disabled persons.
• Proficiency with computer packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, RMCLHN, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia across towns such as Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. We provide support, both personally and professionally, access to a range of education and training opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and an inclusive workplace culture valuing diversity and belonging.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible arrangements for this role.

Appointment Requirements

• Criminal History Check
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups (e.g., aged care)
• Immunisation Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy in the workplace.

Attachments

• WHA4 Role Description.pdf
• JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
• About Waikerie Workforce Factsheet.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines