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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Karoonda Soldiers Memorial District Hospital
• Salary: ASO2 $58,709 to $63,154 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-Time position working 15 hours per week 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join SA Health - Administration Officer Opportunity in Karoonda.

SA Health is seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to join our team at the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network in Karoonda. This part-time, ongoing position offers 15 hours per week, providing excellent work-life balance in a supportive rural healthcare environment.

About the Role

Based at the RMCLHN Karoonda Multi-Purpose Service, you will play an essential role in supporting healthcare delivery to our local community. Working within the Murray and Mallee region, you will contribute to administrative functions that directly support patient care and clinical operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits
• Professional development opportunities and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Access to SA Health employee assistance programs
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in rural healthcare

About SA Health

As South Australia's largest employer, SA Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services across the state. We value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, creating an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Our organisation offers extensive learning and development opportunities, supported by a culture that prioritises both employee wellbeing and quality patient care.

Why Choose Rural Health?

Working in rural healthcare offers unique rewards including close-knit team relationships, diverse responsibilities, and the satisfaction of serving communities where your contribution is highly valued and visible. Karoonda provides a peaceful lifestyle while maintaining connection to larger centres.

Join us in delivering healthcare excellence to South Australian communities. Apply today to become part of our committed team at SA Health.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 923855

Enquiries

Day Parkhurst
Position: Executive Officer / Director of Nursing
Phone: 0419 493 176
E-mail: Desiree.Parkhurst@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

13 January 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 923855 - ASO2 - Administrative Services Officer - Karoonda Role Description.pdf

 About Karoonda Factsheet.pdf

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