- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
- Various Locations - Kara House - Clare, Peterborough Hospital – Nalya Lodge, Melaleuca Court Nursing Home - Minlaton, Snowtown Hospital – Lumeah Home
- WHA4 | Ongoing and Temporary Part Time (various positions and hours)
- Salary $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL CARE WORKERS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompass the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges, and the Mid North of South Australia (SA) all within easy reach of Adelaide.
The Yorke Peninsula, with over 700 kilometres of coastline, boasts stunning beaches and friendly local towns. It is one of SA’s most accessible seaside escape locations with breathtaking views and national parks. It is a place to experience fresh seafood from local providers and you’ll also find plenty of bakeries, craft breweries and distilleries. Walking trails, diving, surfing, and cycling are just some of the recreational activities the Yorke Peninsula has to offer.
The Mid North region is SA’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing. The beautiful Clare Valley sits within this region and offers some of Australia’s best wines with more than 50 cellar doors to explore and enjoy.
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary (watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. Also, Commonwealth relocation incentives and retention bonuses may also apply. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
Working collaboratively with our nursing teams, you will provide high-quality personal care to our clients based on their individual needs.
View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
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Vacancies are currently available at the following sites:
Clare Hospital - Kara House Nursing Home
Located 150 kilometres from Adelaide in the beautiful mid-north, the Clare and Gilbert Valley region is a lovely place to live and work, providing beauty, affordability, culture, great lifestyle, and employment opportunities. Offering over 40 Cellar doors, restaurants, cafes and galleries, there is no shortage of places to eat, drink and have fun.
Kara House is a 25 bed Residential Aged Care Facility
Kara House is seeking:
- Personal Care Worker: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week) until 31/01/2026
Melaleuca Court Nursing Home - Minlaton
Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career in residential aged care? Melaleuca Court, located in the heart of Minlaton on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula, offers a supportive workplace with a fantastic team environment. We prioritise professional development, ensuring you have the resources and training needed to thrive. Join us in creating a warm, nurturing atmosphere for our residents and be part of a team that values compassion and excellence in care.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced staff to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering exceptional care and support to our residents, including those requiring palliative care. You will lead by example, promoting a culture of compassion and excellence.
If you’re ready to lead in a fulfilling career in residential aged care, we would love to hear from you! Join us at Melaleuca Court and be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact every day.
Melaleuca Court Nursing Home is seeking:
- Personal Care Worker: Permanent P/T 2.0 FTE (Various positions)
Peterborough Hospital – Nalya Lodge
Located 220kms north of Adelaide and 113kms southeast of Port Augusta in the regional township of Peterborough, Nalya Lodge is an 11 bed Residential Aged Care facility co-located at the Peterborough Hospital
Peterborough is a farming community located on the edge of the Flinders Ranges, Peterborough welcomes everyone with their friendly nature, artistic creativity, love of country and fondness of a good yarn.
Nalya Lodge is seeking:
- Personal Care Worker: Permanent P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week)
Snowtown Hospital – Lumeah Home
Located 150kms north of Adelaide surrounded by the picturesque Barunga Gap and Hummocks Ranges, Snowtown is a peaceful place with friendly faces and a thriving agricultural community.
Lumeah Home is has 25 MPS aged care beds co-located at the Snowtown Hospital.
Lumeah Home is seeking:
- Personal Care Worker: Permanent P/T 0.74 FTE (28 hours per week)
Please apply online and provide a cover letter indicating which position/s, site/s, and FTE you are applying for. Job ref: 909391
Enquiries
Jayne Gebert
CenSTaR Administration
Phone: 8638 4152
E-mail: jayne.gebert@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 11.55PM Central Australian Standard Time.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Attachments
909391 - CLARE KARAHOUSE WHA4 DirectCareWorker Role Description.pdf
909391 - MELALEUCACOURT WHA4 DirectCareWorker Role Description.pdf
909391 - PETERBOROUGH NALYALODGE WHA4 DirectCareWorker Role Description.pdf
909391 - SNOWTOWN WHA4 DirectCareWorker Role Description.pdf
Job Capacity Statement - PCA - Carer Aged Care.pdf
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