Direct Care Worker - Casual Pool

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Streaky Bay; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network invites applications for the Direct Care Worker (Residential) casual pool covering Elmhaven Hostel and Streaky Bay Hospital Aged Care. The role supports residents with daily care, promotes wellbeing and independence, and participates in diversional therapy activities within a close‑knit multidisciplinary team.

Located in Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, the opportunity offers flexible hours across a 7-day roster, access to ongoing training, and a

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily care needs while promoting independence and wellbeing
• Deliver diversional therapy activities for individuals and groups
• Record observations and maintain accurate documentation and care plans
• Contribute to a safe, efficient environment by following procedures and supporting team operations

Job description

Direct Care Worker - Casual Pool

Job no: ******

Work type: Casual

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Elmhaven Hostel and Streaky Bay Hospital Aged Care
• Casual Pool
• Salary: WHD4 $34.58 - $36.35 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

About the Role

Join our compassionate team as a Direct Care Worker (Residential), supporting residents across Elmhaven Hostel and Streaky Bay Hospital Aged Care. This casual opportunity offers flexible working arrangements across a 7-day roster, allowing you to make a meaningful difference while enjoying work-life balance.

In this role, you will provide hands‑on support and person‑centred care to residents, contributing to their wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. Working within a close‑knit, multidisciplinary team, you’ll assist with daily care, support diversional therapy activities, and help create a safe, welcoming environment for residents and their families.

Located in the beautiful coastal community of Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, this role offers a unique lifestyle opportunity‑combining rewarding work with a relaxed, community‑focused way of life. You’ll be supported by an experienced and dedicated team, with access to ongoing training and development in a well‑established aged care service co‑located with the local hospital.

How Will You Contribute?

• Support residents with daily care needs while promoting independence and wellbeing
• Assist in delivering diversional therapy activities for individuals and groups
• Record and report observations, maintaining accurate documentation and care plans
• Contribute to a safe, efficient environment by following procedures and supporting team operations

Who Are We Looking For?

• Are you passionate about supporting older people to live with dignity and independence?
• Do you enjoy building meaningful connections and providing compassionate care?
• Are you a reliable team player who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment?
• Do you bring flexibility and a positive attitude to working varied shifts across a 7-day roster?

If you have answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!

About Eyre and Far North Local Health Network

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‑professiona 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

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC/NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• NDIS Worker Screening

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: ******

Enquiries

Sharon Piro
Executive Officer/Director of Clinical Services
Phone: (*************
E-mail: *********************

Application Closing Date

This is a casual talent pool open until 6 April 2027; applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout this period, and we encourage interested applicants to apply early to be considered as opportunities arise.

Eligibility

This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.