- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
- OPS4 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
- Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a
Work with autonomy and influence, providing expert advice and coordination that supports infrastructure planning and service continuity at Whyalla Hospital!
Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity
Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.
Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.
Your Career with FUNLHN
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!
Our Benefits:
- Financial Incentive: On top of your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible to boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
- Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
- Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
- Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
- Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
Site and Service:
Whyalla Hospital
Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital’s Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia. It includes six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care and counselling services, reducing the need to travel outside of the region for care. It is also, one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health
Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla
About the Role:
As the Senior Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking maintenance work that does not require a trade licence but demands a high level of knowledge, experience, and technical understanding within the Whyalla Hospital and Health Service. Working under limited direction, you will coordinate, monitor, and report on Minor Works projects and modifications, liaising with external professional disciplines such as consultants, architects, structural engineers, and state and local government departments in relation to design, modifications, and inspections. You will manage auditing and compliance requirements for maintenance schedules, ensuring documentation aligns with relevant State Government regulations, codes, and SA Health guidelines, including the Australian Health Facility Guidelines, South Australian Building Codes, and Work Health and Safety legislation.
The role includes providing expert advice and recommendations to senior management on repair and replacement of equipment and assets, supervising trade assistants, liaising with contractors and suppliers, and managing the procurement of materials, parts, and equipment, including evaluating and recommending alternative options.
About You:
- Experience in the management of building services and maintenance of buildings and plant.
- Experience in working within a Health Care Facility.
- Experience in supervising staff.
- Experience in evaluation, selection and purchase of plant and equipment, experience in reading and working to technical drawings.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information:
- Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
- 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 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.
Want To Know More? Contact:
Stefanie Rogers - Environmental & Business Services Manager, 8648 8537, stefanie.rogers@sa.gov.au
Job Ref: 928589
Application Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026 - 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.
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