Community Health Paramedical Aide

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Loxton
• OPS2 | Part Time Contract | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Support Older People to Live Independently in Their Own Homes

Make a meaningful difference by delivering compassionate, person-centred care that empowers older people to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life within their chosen environment.

About the Role:

The Community Health Paramedical Aide provides high-quality, home-based care to clients under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). Working within a wellness and reablement framework, you will support frail older people aged 65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) to remain living safely and independently at home and in the community.

You will work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and advocates to develop and implement individualised care plans. Using your professional judgement, you will deliver flexible, responsive and culturally appropriate services aligned with CHSP guidelines, ensuring client choice, dignity and high-quality outcomes are always at the centre of care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience and knowledge in health/aged care and how that relates in the community setting.
• Experience in identifying needs and working closely with clients, families and carers in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgement and initiative in the day-to-day execution of the position.
• Experience in the use of computer programs e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and CME.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 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. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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 in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 928866

Enquiries

Vanessa Formby
Community Care Coordinator
Phone: (08) 8584 8692
E-mail: vanessa.formby@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 10th March 2026 - 11:55 PM

Attachments

928866 OPS2 Role Description

About Loxton Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines