Program Support Officer

Carers and Disability Link (CADL) focus on delivering compassionate and personalised care across regional South Australia. Our four offices are based in Nuriootpa, Woodside, Clare and Kadina. CADL support Carers, people with disability, children and young people and people aged over 65 years.

With decades of experience, CADL has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and respected community care providers in regional South Australia.

We are seeking a Program Support Officer within our Carer Support Program, who is passionate about the rights, entitlements, and recognition of Carers in the community.

This role is a Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2027 with potential for extension, working 4 days per week, located in either Clare or Kadina, and will be supporting both regions.

At CADL we understand that caring for someone can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Carers can be any age. Parents, grandparents, partners, siblings, children, friends and neighbors may all take on a caring role at some point in their life. It is crucial that Carers receive the necessary support and resources for their important caring role.

At CADL we support Carers by offering connections with other Carers in their communities, community groups and liaison with service providers, opportunities to learn, socialise, attend forums, and outings.

The role of a Program Support Officer within our Carer Support Program will be to connect with the Carers in the Lower North and Yorke Peninsula Communities and the services that CADL and other organisations can offer.

To be successful in this position you will be able to:

• Facilitate support groups and planned activities

• Plan and attend Carer events and Carer group outings

• Advocate on behalf of the target group or individual

• Provide one-to-one support to Carers

• Assist the Manager, Community Services with programming, setting priorities and reviewing work practices

• Keep appropriate, accurate and confidential notes, and ensure Carer records are up to date

• Provide Carers with information and resources that may meet their needs

• Promote the service and the client group in a way which enhances access by the community (i.e. speaking engagements, attendance at community events, etc.)

• Liaise closely with relevant mainstream providers, local communities and services to increase awareness and participation in their programs by Carers and those they care for, including working with and referring to the Carer Gateway (Carers SA) and range of service providers across the government and community sectors.

What CADL can offer:

• A great supportive and inclusive working environment and team

• Salary packaging entitlements

• Flexible working arrangements.

Applications for this position close on 02/10/2026.

For a confidential discussion or a copy of the Position Description please either call or email Aimie O’Brien, Manager, HR and Quality on [08 8562 4000](tel:08 8562 4000) or [email protected]

To apply please submit a short cover letter explaining your reason for applying and your previous experience and an up-to-date resume. Please note, only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

This position is subject to a Working with Children Check and NDIS Screening.