Casual Community Care Worker WHD4/WHD3 - Coober Pedy
Work type:
Casual
Location:
Eyre and Western, Far North
Categories:
Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect - Home Support
Position based in Coober Pedy
WHD3: $***** - $***** per hour + 25% casual loading
WHD4: $***** - $***** per hour + 25% casual loading
Casual positions available until 30 June ****, working over a 7 day roster
Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a WHD-3 or WHD-4.
Exciting Casual Opportunity: Community Support Worker
In the remote outback community of Coober Pedy, the work of a Community Care Worker carries real weight. At Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), you'll be the person who helps someone stay in the home they love - offering practical support, genuine connection, and the kind of care that makes independence possible.
What You'll Be Doing
Working within EFNLHN's Consumer Directed Care model, you'll deliver support tailored to each client's goals and preferences - because here, the consumer shapes the care. Shifts, duties, and frequency are guided by the people you support, giving your work real purpose and variety. Key responsibilities include:
Assisting clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility in a respectful and dignified manner
Performing household tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and minor gardening
Providing reliable transport to appointments and community outings
Supporting social engagement and activities that contribute to client wellbeing
At the WHA4 level, delivering personal care to clients with more complex support needs
What You'll Bring
A warm, empathetic approach and the confidence to work independently in the community
Sound communication skills and genuine respect for people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Experience supporting aged, frail, or disabled individuals
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small, community-based team
For appointment at WHA4 level: Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability, or Home and Community)
Why Coober Pedy, Why EFNLHN
EFNLHN serves one of Australia's most distinctive and geographically vast regions,



and Coober Pedy is at the heart of it. As a SA Health employee, you'll have access to salary packaging benefits that meaningfully increase your take-home pay, alongside the professional support of a broader health network. This is a casual role with genuine flexibility, and the Consumer Directed Care model means your day-to-day work reflects the real preferences of the people you serve - not a one-size-fits-all schedule. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is visible, valued, and felt directly by the community around you, this is it. This position is available through to 30 June ****.
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.
Why Join Us
Make a real difference and feel like an key 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
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.
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.
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)
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.
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Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Applications close:
30 Jun *******:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Casual Community Care Worker Whd4/Whd3 - Coober Pedy (South Australia)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 South Australia