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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services, Ceduna
• Salary: $27.93 - $28.23 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA2

Overview

As the Facility & Grounds Officer, you'll oversee general maintenance tasks related to both the interior and exterior of the health unit. Your duties will span from rubbish collection to minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical upkeep, and grounds maintenance.

While your experience in building and grounds maintenance may be limited, you'll possess the necessary skills to perform tasks under general direction, utilizing a diverse array of hand and power tools. Your commitment to task completion within designated timelines, coupled with your ability to follow instructions and established practices, will be integral to your success. Moreover, you'll demonstrate a solid grasp of Occupational Health Safety & Welfare regulations pertinent to maintenance activities.

Your collaborative spirit and willingness to contribute as an effective team member will be highly valued in this role, ensuring seamless operations and upkeep within the health unit.

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

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

The Ceduna District Health Services is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and includes Ceduna Hospital. Ceduna Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and provides services including emergency, surgical, general medicine, birthing, renal dialysis, diagnostic radiology and outpatients.

There are also residential aged care services provided within the hospital, at the Kuhlmann Wing and Ceduna Senior Citizens Village. There is also a GP family practice, Community Health services, Allied Health services, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services offered on the hospital site.

Ceduna is a place on the Far West Coast of South Australia and is known as the coastal gateway to the Nullarbor on the Eyre Peninsula, the home to beautiful beaches, fresh seafood and a fully serviced town centre. For more information on Ceduna visit https://cedunatourism.com.au/.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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

Check(s)

• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 868113

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Monday 30th June 2025 - 11:55PM

Attachments

 868113 Facility and Grounds Officer Job Pack.pdf

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