RMCLHN - WHD3/WHD4/WHD5 - Direct Care and Lifestyle positions at SA Health

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

1393.15

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Person-Centred Care, Clinical Case Management, Therapeutic Interventions, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Mentoring, Clinical Auditing, Evidence-Based Practice, Resource Oversight, Patient Care Coordination, Community Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

* Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network - Multiple Locations * Salary: * WHD3 | $1,250.29 - $1,281.40 per week WHD3 | $32.90 - $33.72 + 25% casual loading WHD4 | $1,314.30 - $1,340.60 per week WHD4 | $34.58 - $35.27 per hour + 25% casual loading WHD5 | $1,373.42 - $1,393.15 per week *You will be able to select the position you're applying to upon completing the application form* Direct Care and Lifestyle Opportunities Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network multiple opportunities available, casual, temporary, ongoing - part-time/full-time hours negotiable Key Responsibilities: WHD3 * Provide person-centred care and support in routine clinical tasks within scope of practice. * Assist with implementing therapeutic interventions and monitor care plans for outcomes. * Contribute to quality improvement, reporting, and efficient operation of the health unit. * Participate in on-the-job training and support the learning of students or less experienced staff. * Act as a professional resource and provide guidance within knowledge and skill limits. WHD4 * Deliver proficient, person-centred clinical care and case management; oversee care within a team/unit. * Assist leadership in management, coordinate services across disciplines, and support change initiatives. * Participate in teaching, professional development, and promote a learning culture. * Contribute to clinical audits, research, and apply evidence-based practice to improve care outcomes. * Provide shift leadership, act as a resource, and undertake portfolio responsibilities. WHD5 * Lead expert clinical care and coordination across wards/units/services to ensure continuity and quality. * Implement corporate policies, quality improvement, risk management, and resource oversight. * Maintain a professional practice portfolio and foster a learning environment for staff development. * Lead and evaluate research activities to improve service delivery and patient/client outcomes. * Provide strategic leadership, mentoring, and lead changes to models of care and organisational initiatives. Positions Available Barmera Health Service | 📞 Megan Del Zoppo – 08 8588 0545 * 936055 – WHD3/WHD4 – Direct Care Attendant – Ongoing – Part-time/ Full-time * 924672 – WHD4 – Lifestyle and Activity Assistant – Ongoing – Part-time/ Full-time Loxton Hospital Complex | 📞 Elizabeth Platten – 08 8584 8555 * 928773 – WHD3/WHD4 – Direct Care Attendant – Casual * 928765 – WHD3/WHD4 – Direct Care Attendant – Ongoing – Part-time/ Full-time Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital | 📞 Jocelyn Grieger – 0427 763 016 * 918397 – WHD4 – Direct Care Attendant – Casual Renmark Paringa District Hospital | 📞 Elyse Morrison – 08 8580 4141 * 936094 – WHD3/WHD4 – Direct Care Attendant – Casual * 933213 – WHD3/WHD4 – Direct Care Attendant – Ongoing – Part-time/ Full-time Tailem Bend District Hospital | 📞 Cindy Hein – 08 8572 5800 * 929527 – WHD4 – Direct Care Attendant – Casual Community and Allied Health Mallee Community Health * Karoonda/Lameroo/Pinnaroo area | 📞 Kerry Norris – 8576 4677 * 907424 – WHD4 – Direct Care Worker – Casual Murray Mallee Community Health * Murray Bridge area | 📞 Paula Hopley – 8535 6800 * 925394 – WHD5 – Lifestyle Coordinator – Term up to 30/06/2027 – 38hrs per week Riverland Community Health * Barmera | 📞 Jane McArthur – 8580 0454 * 928305 – WHD4 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 20hrs per week * 921322 – WHD3 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 30hrs per week * 936724 – WHD5 – Direct Care Worker – Community – Ongoing – 30hrs per week * Barmera | 📞 Sasha Carlaw – 8588 0451 * 915819 – WHD3 – Community Support Worker * Loxton | 📞 Vanessa Formby – 8584 8500 * 909165 – WHD3 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 15hrs per week * 936691 – WHD4 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 30hrs per week * 937629 – WHD4 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 25hrs per week * Renmark | 📞 Macy Mckelvie – 08 8580 4167 * 931854 – WHD4 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – Part-time hours negotiable * 938965 – WHD5 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 30hrs per week * Waikerie | 📞 Heidi Hill – 08 8542 1401 * 932118 – WHD4 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 5hrs per week * 936196 – WHD3 – Community Support Worker – Ongoing – 20hrs per week About Us The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN for short), South Australia is looking for direct care and lifestyle staff to take their careers to the next level across multiple sites in the Murray and Mallee Region. Who is the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network? RMCLHN supports more than 72,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn by providing exceptional Health Care Services. Please visit this link to learn more about Living in our Region [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fabout%2Bus%2Four%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetworks%2Friverland%2Bmallee%2Bcoorong%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetwork%2Friverland%2Bmallee%2Bcoorong%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetwork%2Bnursing%2Band%2Bmidwifery%2Brecruitment&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Greenlees%40sa.gov.au%7Cbe0a5f1c3f124f46ee4308deac0280e4%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639137324138366917%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2r4CeUlQrOZZou0BMUM8QuRj0wLJyx0RtrhL6Fgh9Ms%3D&reserved=0]. About RMC Workforce Factsheet [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtY5AiPWrU9JgU2GTnkSLgMzilAcFwGGnPRkjFM7SfSwlVD52myX1zqgD-yqqPsGbm6XrzLwMX-sVduTHg_tAjlMpmq1x-DV6mjntoHcF3NzVuIz5pk9cVovuwE_HWn8NS3Qr1CVHhpeM0BccM4yyFBQ~~&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Greenlees%40sa.gov.au%7Cbe0a5f1c3f124f46ee4308deac0280e4%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639137324138394275%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kIQPUpXpvsOTKLMbK3oyGTxebopXgwtpM67fM2o6%2BvM%3D&reserved=0] Applicant Information 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 part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Applicants may be eligible to access salary sacrifice benefits. 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Relocation support may be available for eligible applicants; further information can be found via SA Health Careers - Relocation support [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Greenlees%40sa.gov.au%7Cbe0a5f1c3f124f46ee4308deac0280e4%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639137324138433259%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iHEMVOAtlLiqbNHFWtNlkYWV0Oin7%2FFNYSJ%2BdtGJ5I8%3D&reserved=0]. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements: * 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 A SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2FPublic%2BContent%2FSA%2BHealth%2BInternet%2FClinical%2BResources%2FClinical%2BPrograms%2Band%2BPractice%2BGuidelines%2FImmunisation%2Bfor%2Bhealth%2Bprofessionals%2FHealth%2Bcare%2Bworker%2Bimmunisation%2Band%2Bscreening%2Brequirements&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Greenlees%40sa.gov.au%7Cbe0a5f1c3f124f46ee4308deac0280e4%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639137324138453526%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ewMxTwPnWVg9XLcE8BZLYT2uA5Cq0UnHLFIaresJi4c%3D&reserved=0] in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. For international applicant, please refer to International applicant guidelines [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fhow%2Bto%2Bapply%2Finternational%2Bapplicant%2Bguidelines&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Greenlees%40sa.gov.au%7Cbe0a5f1c3f124f46ee4308deac0280e4%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639137324138475302%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8rJ2rs1o3v%2FSmzFQBNzPR3TAKU6JEvJMVbVfwosCQS8%3D&reserved=0] by SA Health for generalised information Enquiries For further enquires please email Health.RMCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au [Health.RMCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au] or 📞 the number listed next to the position. Application Closing Date Monday 25th May 2026 - 11:55PM Attachments Role Description - WHD3 - Direct Care Attendant - Residential.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtxKWnWCcTeV-TaW7PRUwIoErYoT9VR_3Vf1sS0sEV2ym480PSOofojiNb_X4oqEHku6BbOqdAOdM-3qzk03XtiUSfJIKtQhIloEEQmQIs1l306To7CbpDZUIzlikyvs7zgB4JgoB0YASE5TKWOWOQQA%7e%7e] Role Description - WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Residential.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtZocbn1vhmvJOBD63LUaZ9GqwP7tT7k6G0ikLXMbXH8mDqEejEFUlk4iYiMGCHbKhLaSe6RJ6Zkm7ock4oxV41YXBYwRXosOIoNNaUj91gn9Gtbizpps2pvV99b_ZGxPmszXyxufcXl89dZOlguParA%7e%7e] Role Description - WHD4 - Lifestyle and Activity Assistant - Barmera.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtYxBlsVraU53eCvNOlDKkdCbGsLsJPsE7_UU4-hbff5w01JXPTmqDOg0Lf8XfS8pSwLzR0rDe8b5s7ZGTSsX5Viy_D8YMxYPAPeCgjSPlojqTSE8CisQiE6EN5tvaAYs0cMa9LTtzROf6isWXpm3bgg%7e%7e] Role Description - WHD3 - Direct Care Attendant - Community.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt21VTz_piErngqQnjhNh7832Qx6upOIXlps3ClYrrGH11W5pi4nPEgBttEHAKJ41IxCJ8Ipv09VnrYhNe3-wO4gRSxJ8GnYs-pJj3toffk6lsznD0Xhs-DHwyGeJ1vmG-_2_Dx4xua0XoTdvP3-6tTA%7e%7e] Role Description - WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Community.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtYK9km1tcg4Ju6iVIY-Ba_v1ftwmvjpVkEnBJW5hr_evoLW2r49l1_2vVGMlUMxerfs911jy7VfiQSZJRWcNzdW_HdHn_O1PM3AGxMIjIHooOzMA3rmakRSqjN_XUM8NhuUD_peRD1yaQDdOAiG_oCQ%7e%7e] Role Description - WHD5 - Community Support Worker - CHC.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtVBi8E3jIxOmvyJsdi5aYFhNv-i-KEsFQMlIf8KeQhdslRBewTaTQWCVUMnzcbh3iClOhDoMS4gwA-xLNYPNEfpgZGASAO20UJ2ojkaGTsWvOfVZ8YaT8hBsy_upeV9IScGTHsLADBy5glIEpobj6jg%7e%7e] Role Description - WHD5 - Lifestyle Coordinator - Community.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt6RVobJbFlbwr5BHuRvJDzeg-rAnmUWrbgt_Lz9J_2x-mzEg4LClwq3UnRHf0jW9aWsKakZ-1jcMotMW5ONSTa7-oGbaak5IwcmA3Viu1LbNWb1IQjqQh3pQdcpsiLWU28nphCBeEwd1Y9LZJpSk8Dw%7e%7e]

Responsibilities

Provide person-centred clinical care, support routine clinical tasks, and implement therapeutic interventions across various health units. Higher-level roles involve leading expert clinical coordination, implementing corporate policies, and providing strategic leadership to improve patient outcomes.