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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northfield
• Salary  WHA-4  $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual leave loading
• Casual - Support Service Officer
• Multiple Positions

About the Role

As a Support Services Officer, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and well-functioning environment that supports patients on their recovery journey. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the smooth running of daily operations—ensuring that patients, visitors and staff experience a responsive and caring service every day. Your work will directly support clinical teams to deliver high-quality care, making a meaningful difference in people’s recovery and wellbeing.

In this hands-on and varied role, you’ll take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and supportive environment through effective cleaning, waste management, security and emergency response services. Every day will bring new opportunities to work collaboratively, use your initiative, and help shape a positive experience for everyone on campus. If you’re someone who values teamwork, takes pride in doing things well, and enjoys being part of a service that truly supports people, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make an impact.

About You

You’re a proactive and reliable team player who takes pride in supporting others and contributing to a positive, patient-focused environment. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you’re confident working with people from all walks of life and thrive in a role that’s both hands-on and rewarding.

• You bring proven experience in a healthcare setting, with an understanding of hospital by-laws and the responsibilities of Authorised Officers under the Health Care Act 2012.

• You’re a collaborative team member who communicates clearly, builds rapport easily, and maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• You’re organised and adaptable, able to work effectively under limited direction while managing and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines.

• You demonstrate a commitment to safety, equality, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive and respectful workplace culture.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  918403

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 30 June 2026

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

 918403 RD Casual - Support Service Officer - HRC.pdf

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