Direct Care Worker

Job Details

Job No: 918192
Work Type: Part time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Pinnaroo
• WHA4 | Part Time Contract 0.6 FTE | Ongoing
• Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Direct Care Worker (Residential) – Support Residents to Live Safely and Comfortably

Make a meaningful impact every day by assisting residents to live with dignity, comfort, and independence in a caring residential environment.

As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you will provide hands‑on support and care to residents, working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, Hotel Services Manager, and the wider multidisciplinary team. You’ll assist with daily activities, promote resident wellbeing, and contribute to a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene, mobility, nutrition).
• Promote resident independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to deliver person‑centred care.

• Completed or working toward completion AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience exercising own judgment and initiative in the day‑to‑day execution of a position.
• Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health‑related field.
• Experience dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
• Experience using computer packages, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel.

• Support, both personally and professionally, with a range of education and training opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity.
• Salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation Support, where applicable.

A part time vacancy, working 45.6 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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:

• 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.

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, 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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Final date to receive applications: Monday 12th January 2026 - 11.55 PM

918192 WHA4 Role

About Pinnaroo Workforce

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Anthonia Aniebo-Matiwane
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Phone:
E-mail: anthonia.matiwane.au