• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Healthy Ageing Team, Port Pirie
• Salary: $29.70 – $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading – Casual (up to 30 May 2025) – WHA4 

The Role

As a Day Program Support Officer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering vibrant centre-based activities for clients in the Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages, NDIS, and other related programs. Reporting to both the Day Program Coordinator and the Mid North Leisure & Lifestyle Programs Coordinator, you’ll be an integral member of the Healthy Ageing Team. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, their families, carers, and representatives, as well as engage with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. Join us and make a tangible impact while working in a dynamic and supportive environment!

Must have completed an AQF Certificate relevant to Aged Care.

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

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.

The Region

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

Discover the unique charm of Port Pirie, South Australia—a vibrant, historic town offering a blend of community spirit and natural beauty. With its welcoming atmosphere, rich heritage, and a range of local amenities, Port Pirie is the perfect place to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Explore a community where your contributions truly matter and where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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 B

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: 875895

Enquiries

Emmaly Wright
Team Leader Healthy Ageing Northern
Phone: 0468 860 182
E-mail: emmaly.wright@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday 30th May 2025 – 11.55PM

Attachments

 875895 Day Programs Support Officer Job Pack.pdf

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