YNLHN - Direct Care Worker - Ira Parker, Melaleuca Court
YNLHN - Direct Care Worker - Ira Parker, Melaleuca Court
SA Health
Job reference: 944355
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Minlaton, Port Pirie, Balaklava
- Direct Care Workers
- Salary: $1,376.70 to $1,404.20 per week (pro rata) WHD4
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
Direct Care Worker – make a difference to Residential Aged Care
across Regional South Australia
0.84FTE Permanent
0.52FTE Temporary until 06/01/2027
Ira Parker - Balaklava
1.06FTE Permanent
WHERE YOU’LL BE AND WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees feel safe, supported, and a strong sense of belonging. We value diversity, encourage people to use their talents, and recognise and reward the contributions of every team member.
Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital – Ira Parker Aged Care
Balaklava is a welcoming country town just one hour from Adelaide, known for its strong agricultural roots and close-knit community.
Ira Parker is a 20-bed Residential Aged Care Facility co-located with Balaklava Hospital.
Located on the stunning Yorke Peninsula, Melaleuca Court offers a supportive workplace focused on professional development, teamwork, and compassionate care.
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment encouraging all people to use their talents and be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
A career in the YNLHN can be very rewarding and comes with great lifestyles benefits. Not to mention your choice of scenery from farm to ocean, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges.
AT YNLHN we offer opportunities to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us in the following ways:
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) and meal entertainment expenses Click here more information .
- Access to professional development opportunities, enabling staff to build skills across a diverse range of services while contributing to high-quality, person-centred care for the community.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we employ people with the utmost integrity and commitment to providing a service to the highest possible standard to all visitors. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include:
- Registration or eligibility for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
- Undergo employment screening and meet immunisation requirements.
At YNLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQIA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 944355), or reach out to
DON'T HESITATE! Applications Close on Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 11:55PM
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.
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YNLHN - Direct Care Worker - Ira Parker, Melaleuca Court in Balaklava employer: I WORK FOR SA
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Adelaide CBD, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the safety and efficiency of South Australia's transport network. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, this role is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in their community.
