
Be the difference in Respite Care
Join the team that provides high-quality short-term care in our clients' own homes and in our Dementia Respite Cottages.

Respite Care Careers
We’re looking for compassionate individuals who can be the difference in the lives of clients by forming meaningful connections with them.
Our Respite Care roles are focused on helping clients to live well at home through activities of daily living, social support and engagement in interests and hobbies. Our staff work in clients' homes, in our Dementia Respite Cottages and in the broader community in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Join a team where your empathy and expertise are deeply valued. We provide a supportive environment with opportunities to grow your skills and build your career, along with an employee wellbeing program that supports you at work and at home.
What it's like to work at
Southern Cross Care
We value the diversity in our team, and we
live and breathe our values of service,
courage and compassion.
We offer salary packaging benefits to
maximise your take-home pay, and flexible
shifts to suit you and your lifestyle.
Your career should only be limited by your
imagination, so we offer a range of
learning and development opportunities.
Discover what it’s like to be a Respite Assistant at Southern Cross Care
Are you considering a career with Southern Cross Care? Our "Day in the Life" video series is designed just for you. This video provides a unique insight into how our staff can be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients. We know that choosing the right job is about more than just reading a description, it's about understanding what your day will truly look like.