At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients in their homes, helping them maintain independence and wellbeing.
- Company: Join the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, a vital community health service.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a sense of belonging in a close-knit community in beautiful Wudinna.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Empathy, communication skills, and experience with aged or disabled individuals preferred.
The predicted salary is between 33.72 - 33.72 $ per hour.
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect - Home Support Position based in Wudinna
Salary: WHD3: $32.90 - $33.72 per hour + 25% casual loading
WHD4: $34.58 - $35.27 per hour + 25% casual loading
Casual positions available until 30 June 2027, working over a 7 day roster.
Exciting Casual Opportunity: Community Support Worker
In the remote outback community of Wudinna, the work of a Community Support 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.
- Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility in a respectful and dignified manner.
- Perform household tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and minor gardening.
- Provide reliable transport to appointments and community outings.
- Support social engagement and activities that contribute to client wellbeing.
- At the WHD4 level, deliver 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 WHD4 level: Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability, or Home and Community).
- An understanding of or willingness to learn the values and priorities of SA Health's person-centred care approach.
Why EFNLHN and Wudinna:
EFNLHN serves one of South Australia's most geographically expansive regions, and the Wudinna Community and Allied Health team sits at the heart of that mission. As part of SA Health, you'll have access to generous salary packaging benefits that meaningfully increase your take-home pay, along with the professional support of a broader health network behind you. Working in a small, close-knit team in regional SA means your contribution is visible and valued every single day.
For those drawn to remote community health, Wudinna offers a genuine sense of belonging and the satisfaction of knowing the people you support.
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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
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.
Casual Community Support Worker – Wudinna employer: Sa-Health
SA Health in Adelaide is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration. As a Senior Social Worker/Lead, you will have the opportunity to influence practice and drive service improvements while working within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in aged care and rehabilitation. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to high-quality care, SA Health provides a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful employment in the healthcare sector.
