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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 a 7-day rotating roster from 12:00 noon to 20:40pm
• Must have a cert 3 in aged care or disability 

About the Role

As a Senior Support Services Officer, you’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming, safe and well-organised environment for both patients and staff. Working closely with the Team Leader Support Services and as part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team, you will support clinicians and contribute directly to high-quality patient care. Your day will be varied and rewarding—whether you are coordinating essential administrative tasks, ensuring smooth clinical workflows, or assisting with service delivery that enhances the patient experience.

In this senior role, you’ll bring warmth, professionalism and initiative to everything you do. You’ll be a trusted point of support for your colleagues, helping the team stay connected, efficient and focused on providing exceptional care. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy building strong relationships, and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives, we’d love to welcome you to our team

About You

You bring a blend of practical experience, professional qualifications and strong interpersonal skills that help you thrive in a busy care environment. You’re someone who works well with others, shows initiative, and can be relied on to provide exceptional support to both patients and colleagues.

• Certificate III qualification plus substantial in-service experience in a care or support services environment

• Strong teamwork, communication and rapport-building skills with people from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and handle challenging situations with confidence

• Sound knowledge of support services operations, customer service, safety requirements and relevant healthcare legislation

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:  922765 

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 December 2025

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

 922795 RD Senior Support Service officer - HRC.pdf

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