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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cummins & Tumby Bay
• Salary: $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 3 May 2026) - WHA4

Overview

We are looking for reliable and motivated persons to join our friendly team as casual Facility and Grounds Officers in Cummins and Tumby Bay.

As the Facility & Grounds Officer, you'll be at the heart of maintaining and enhancing our health unit's environment, both inside and out. Your diverse responsibilities will encompass everything from meticulous grounds upkeep to essential facility maintenance tasks like carpentry, painting, plumbing, and mechanical work. Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring our facilities are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, creating a welcoming and efficient environment for all.

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

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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.
• 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

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

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.

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: 902146

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

3 May 2026 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 902146 - WHA4 - Maintenance Officer - Cummins & Tumby Bay - Role Description.pdf

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