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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Ceduna District Health Services, Stepdown unit
• Salary: WHD3 $1,250.29 - $1,281.40 per week (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full Time position (part-time hours to be considered), working over a 7 day roster

Overview

Located at the heart of Ceduna’s community health network, the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Care Attendant to join the Stepdown Unit at the Ceduna Multi-Purpose Service.

This full-time, ongoing position operates across a 7-day roster and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients transitioning through one of regional South Australia’s most vital community healthcare services. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive health outcomes.

Your Role in the Stepdown Unit

Reporting to the Stepdown Manager, you'll work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team to provide direct, hands-on support to residents. Hours are negotiable, and your day-to-day will include:

• Assisting clients with personal care including bathing, toileting, mobility support, and bed making
• Supporting communication needs and providing care tailored to individual client requirements
• Contributing to client assessments, medication assistance, and routine treatments under appropriate supervision
• Delivering in-home services, laundry distribution, cleaning, and client transportation as needed

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, or a related field (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
• Experience providing direct personal care in a residential, community, or clinical setting
• An understanding of person-centred care principles and how they apply in a stepdown or transitional care environment
• Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team alongside nurses, allied health, and community workers
• A current driver's licence suitable for client transportation duties
• Commitment to the SA Health values of care, excellence, and integrity in everything you do

Why the Eyre and Far North LHN

Working with SA Health in Ceduna means being part of a regional health service where your contribution is visible and valued every single day. The Eyre and Far North LHN offers salary packaging benefits that can meaningfully increase your take-home pay, access to clinical professional development, and the genuine camaraderie that comes from working in a community-focused team far from the noise of a metropolitan system. Remote and regional allowances may also apply to support your relocation or ongoing commitment to the region.

Ceduna is a place on the Far West Coast of South Australia and is known as the coastal gateway to the Nullarbor on the Eyre Peninsula, the home to beautiful beaches, fresh seafood and a fully serviced town centre. For more information on Ceduna visit https://cedunatourism.com.au/

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application through SA Health's careers portal. For a confidential conversation about the role, reach out to the Stepdown Manager at Ceduna MPS. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About Us

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.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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-professional 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 Click here more information
• 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.
• Paid leave including leave loading
• 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

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 Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• 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 B (indirect 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: 942307

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 08 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 7 July 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

 942307 - WHD3 - Residential Care Attendant (Stepdown Wkr) - Ceduna - Role Description.pdf

 JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf