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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Position based at Gawler Health Service
• Salary: WHA3 $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week 
• Ongoing Full Time over a 7-day roster

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to take on an ongoing full-time role supporting the maintenance of our facilities and grounds. In this hands-on position, you’ll help ensure our site remains safe, clean, and well-presented for patients, staff, and visitors.

Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the day-to-day running of our health service.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is at Gawler).  We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.  Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.  We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day.  We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you take pride in hands-on maintenance work and enjoy keeping facilities in top shape?
• Are you a team player who communicates well and brings a positive attitude to the workplace?
• Can you work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and follow safety procedures diligently?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions  – then read on….

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Gawler offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern living, set in scenic countryside just 45 minutes from Adelaide - a great place to live, work and be part of a welcoming community. For more information Discover Gawler | Town of Gawler Council

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Carry out general facility and grounds maintenance, including minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical tasks, and rubbish collection
• Assist with ordering, storing, and issuing supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Operate equipment and tools safely and efficiently, including tractors, watering systems, and power tools
• Contribute to a safe, positive work environment and support a culture of continuous improvement
•  If required, you may need to be on-call under certain circumstances.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us.  We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards.  To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake.  These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. You can refer to the SA Health Immunisation Policy here. Further information is in the application for to help guide you. 
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in.  At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.  We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you. 

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health.   Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 914365), or reach out to Darren Nitschke A/General Services Manager (Hospitals) on Phone: 85212180 or via E-mail: darren.nitschke@sa.gov.au

Besides speaking to Peter, more information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf.  Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline 

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DON’T HESITATE!  Applications Close on 12 October 2025 at 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

914365 WHA3 Facilities Officer - Role Description.pdf