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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Quorn
• WHA3 | Casual
  
• Salary: $29.11 - $29.41 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | Casual contract (up to 30 April 2026) 

Make a real difference as a Direct Care Worker (Residential), delivering compassionate support and care as part of a dedicated team!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

About Quorn.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you’ll play a vital role in supporting residents within our Residential Care Home, providing compassionate, hands-on care that truly matters.

Working closely under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager and as a valued member of our collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you’ll contribute to a warm, respectful, and supportive environment where residents feel safe, heard, and cared for.

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About You:

• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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. Job Ref: 900301

Want To Know More? Contact:

Trudy Bowshire - Education Coordinator, 0428 423 074, trudy.bowshire@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

900301 WHA3 Role Description.pdf

JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf

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