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RMCLHN - WHD3/WHD4/WHD5 - Direct Care and Lifestyle Positions
SA Health
Job reference: 932932
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Job Reference: 932932
Location:
Barmera, Berri, Karoonda, Lameroo, Loxton, Mannum, Pinnaroo, Renmark, Tailem Bend, Waikerie
Job Status:
Casual, Temporary, Ongoing
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

  • 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, location and job status preference upon completing the application form*

Direct Care Opportunities
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
multiple opportunities available, casual, temporary, ongoing - 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

  • 906092 - WHD3/WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
  • 936055 - WHD3/WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Ongoing - Part-time/ Full-time

Lameroo District Health Service | 📞 Rebecca Porker - 08 8576 4600

  • 901567 - WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
  • 935907 - WHD5 - Lifestyle and Activities Coordinator - Ongoing - 0.53FTE

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 | 📞 Anthonia Aniebo-Matiwane - 08 8577 9222

  • 918397 - WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Casual
  • 934893 - WHD4 - Lifestyle and Activity Assistant - Ongoing - 0.8FTE

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 - 1.0FTE 

Riverland Community Health

  • Barmera | 📞 Jane McArthur - 8580 0454
    • 928305 - WHD4 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - 0.53FTE
    • 929830 - WHD4 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - 0.5FTE
    • 933701 - WHD5 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - 0.53FTE
  • Barmera | 📞 Sasha Carlaw - 8588 0451
    • 915819 - WHD3 - Community Support Worker
  • Renmark | 📞 Macy Mckelvie - 08 8580 4167
    • 931753 - WHD4 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - 1.0FTE
    • 931854 - WHD4 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - 1.1FTE
    • 931840 - WHD5 - Community Support Worker - Term up to 30/06/2026 - 0.84FTE
  • Waikerie | 📞 Heidi Hill - 08 8542 1401
    • 932118 - WHD4 - Community Support Worker - Ongoing - 0.13FTE

Enquiries

For further enquires please email Health.RMCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au or 📞 the number listed next to the position.

 

Application Closing Date

Sunday 26 April 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments

Role Description - WHD3 - Direct Care Attendant - Residential.pdf

Role Description - WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Residential.pdf

Role Description - WHD4 - Lifestyle and Activity Assistant - Pinnaroo.pdf

Role Description - WHD5 - Lifestyle and Activities Coordinator - Lameroo.pdf

Role Description - WHD3 - Direct Care Attendant - Community.pdf

Role Description - WHD4 - Direct Care Attendant - Community (1).pdf

Role Description - WHD5 - Community Support Worker - CHC.pdf


Applications close: 26/04/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.