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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northfield
• Salary  WHA-5    $1,155.00  - $1,166.60 per week + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• Must be willing to work fulltime on a 7-day rotating roster
• Must have a cert 3 in aged care or disability

About the Role

We’re looking for a warm, motivated and professional Senior Support Services Officer to join our dedicated team. In this role, you’ll play an important part in ensuring our clinicians and front-line staff can deliver the highest standard of care to our patients. Working closely with the Team Leader, Support Services, you’ll provide administrative and operational support within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment. Your organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities will help keep our services running smoothly and efficiently.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day and finds fulfilment in making a real difference behind the scenes. You’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative workplace that values teamwork, respect and compassion. If you’re passionate about supporting quality health care and want to contribute to a positive experience for patients, staff and visitors alike, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and skilled individual who thrives in a supportive, fast-paced healthcare environment. You will be confident, collaborative, and committed to delivering excellent care and service. Key attributes include:

• Completed AQF Certificate III and at least 560 hours in-service experience

• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to build rapport with clients

• Experience in care environments, providing guidance, security, and exercising initiative

• Knowledge of OHS&W, Equal Opportunity, customer service, hospital by-laws, and Health Care Act responsibilities

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.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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:  920309

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 16 November 2025

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

 920309 RD Senior Support Service Officer- HRC.pdf

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