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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cleve District Hospital & Aged Care, Crestview Hostel
• Salary:
• $1,307.80 - $1,342.25 per week (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Locality Allowance - WHD3
• $1,376.70 - $1,404.20 per week (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Locality Allowance - WHD4
• Multiple Ongoing Full time & Part time positions available (part time hours to be negotiated), working over a 7-day roster

Join Our Compassionate Team as a Direct Care Worker at Crestview Hostel!

Are you passionate about providing quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of those in need in your local community? As a Direct Care Worker with us, you’ll support residents by delivering exceptional care in a respectful and nurturing environment.

In this role, you will assist residents with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks while also contributing to their emotional and social well-being. Whether it’s helping with hygiene, providing diversional therapy, or ensuring safety through risk assessments, your presence will make a difference. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, assist with training, and ensure operational efficiency through tasks such as maintaining cleanliness, managing equipment, and contributing to client assessments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Completed AQF Certificate III (WHD4) 
• Experience in direct care services, particularly with aged, frail, or disabled individuals (WHD4).
• Strong commitment to customer service and quality care.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, while collaborating with the team.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of health and safety standards.

Please note this position is multi-classed as WHD4 or WHD3 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

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.

About Cleve District Hospital and Crestview Hostel

The Cleve District Hospital consists of 20 beds, 15 of which are Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), along with 20 low care aged beds in the Crestview Hostel and 15 independent living cottages.

The services provided include residential aged care services (including short-term respite care), 24-hour Emergency and Outpatient Services and inpatient services in the domains of General Practice Medicine.

Offering the perfect balance of a rewarding career and an enviable country lifestyle, Cleve boasts excellent community facilities, a vibrant local sporting culture, and high-quality schooling. It serves as a peaceful, safe base just a 25-minute drive from the pristine coastline and exceptional fishing of Arno Bay. If you are looking for a close-knit, supportive community where you can escape the city rush and truly make an impact, Cleve is the ideal place to call home.

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
• 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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
• Wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.

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.

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.  Job Ref: 954590

Enquiries

Christine Noble
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 08 7604 3288
E-mail: christine.noble3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 5 November 2026, 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

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954590 WHD4 - Direct Care Worker Residential - Role Description.pdf

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