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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• ASO2 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 26 October 2026)
  
• Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Join our team as an Administrative Assistant and play a key role in supporting vital Aboriginal health initiatives across the region!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

About Port Augusta.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

The Administrative Assistant provides professional, confidential, and comprehensive administrative support to the Director Aboriginal Health. This role ensures the delivery of a highly organised and efficient clerical service, supporting daily operations and contributing to the smooth functioning of the Aboriginal Health team. The position also assists with administrative support for the Flinders and Upper North LHN Aboriginal Health Committees, playing an important role in advancing Aboriginal health initiatives across the region.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Administration Roles

About You:

• Proven experience in providing a confidential and professional administrative support service with efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience in providing accurate and professional administrative services to Committees including minute taking, preparing agendas and other relevant material and attending to relevant action items.
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective office systems and procedures.
• Experience in undertaking minor research projects, including the compilation of data and the preparation of briefing documents and summary reports.

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

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C

Applicant Information:

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 916873

Want To Know More? Contact:

Eugene Warrior - Director Aboriginal Health, (08) 8668 7512, Eugene.Warrior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

916873 ASO2 Role Description.pdf

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