BHFLHN Direct Care Worker - Cadetship Program 2026

BHFLHN Direct Care Worker - Cadetship Program 2026

Job no : 920686

Work type : Part time

Location : Country SA - Location negotiable, To be negotiated

Categories : Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

Direct Care Worker - Cadetship Program

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Various Locations to be negotiated across region

Temporary Part-Time for up to 15 months (more than one position available)

Salary : $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (Pro-rata) – WHD3

What the program offers

Our Direct Care Worker Cadetship Program is a unique opportunity for people who are passionate about supporting their community and building a meaningful career in aged care. Through this program, you’ll gain real, paid on-the-job experience while being fully supported to complete a CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support . You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills from day one, and grow your confidence as you make a positive impact in the lives of older people. You can choose a location that suits you and learn as you go in a supportive, inclusive environment.

IF YOU ARE …

• A great communicator who can use your interpersonal skills to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances.
• A team player, willing to work collaboratively with diverse people, teams and consumers?
• A person with high levels of empathy and commitment to maintaining the dignity and trust of consumers.
• Able to juggle many competing demands to ensure tasks are done in a safe and efficient way.
• Able to use your initiative to problem solve without judgement.

How the program works

If you are offered a position, you will study CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing through an approved Registered Training Organisation selected by us. We will offer flexible learning options to help you achieve your study goals, with additional support from the training provider and our educators. Your working arrangements will be 4 days at work, with one working day every fortnight allocated for study and assessments, while your usual workdays are dedicated to practical on-the-job learning.

How you will contribute

Where you will work

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network covers locations from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda with 11 public hospitals and six aged care facilities. We will work with you on your preferences for location. Study will include online and face‑to‑face components tailored to your needs.

What we will offer you in return

Recruitment process

We will conduct two intakes over the next 12 months : Program 1 commences in May 2026 and Program 2 in November 2026. Applications will be reviewed approximately eight weeks before each intake. Partial applications may be requested for completion, and we encourage you to finish your application as soon as possible.

How to find out more & the selection process

Information sessions will be held in the coming months. To register, email Beate.Linckelmann@sa.gov.au or call 0407 615 832.

More benefits for you

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and the LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working.

What’s essential for success

Help is here

For any queries, contact Beate.Linckelmann@sa.gov.au or 0407 615 832. The Applicant Checklist provides detailed employment requirements.

Eligibility

Open to everyone.

Attachments

920686 WHD3 Role Description.pdf

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