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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
• Classification - OPS2 - Operational Services Officer Level 2 - $64,194.00 to $67,154.00 pa (pro rata)
• Employment Part time | 22.5 hours per week - Term Contract (temporary up to 21 June 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone
• Role is located in Barmera, South Australia

Overview

Provides high quality home based care to Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) clients, based on the philosophy of supporting individuals in their chosen environment.

The objectives of the CHSP are:

• to provide high quality support, at a low intensity on a short-term or ongoing basis, or higher intensity services on a short term or episodic basis, to frail, older people to maximize their independence at home and in the community for as long as they choose, thereby enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life
• support frail, older clients aged 65 years and over (50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) through the direct service delivery
• support clients to delay or avoid altogether the need to move into more expensive forms of aged care, so that the whole of system aged care costs can be kept at a sustainable level
• ensure that all clients, including those with special needs, have equity of access to services that are socially and culturally appropriate and free from discrimination
• ensure through the quality framework, including the Home Care Standards, that clients receive high quality services
• facilitate client choice – to enhance the independence and wellbeing of older people, and ensure that services are responsive to the needs of clients
• provide flexible, timely services that are responsive to local needs

The PA will work with clients, their family, advocate or carer to form the basis of the Care plan.

The PA will be empowered to utilise their expertise and professional judgement to design flexible and appropriate services to meet the client’s unique needs within the boundaries of CHSP guidelines.

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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 934527

Enquiries

Jane McArthur, Community Care Coordinator

Phone: 85880454

E-mail: jane.mcarthur2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 21 April 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

RD OPS2 Paramedical Aide.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines