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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Health, Port Lincoln
• Salary: $32.81 - $34.32 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2027) - ASO2

Join Our Community Health Team

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking organised, customer-focused and motivated Administrative Officers to join our Community Health Business Support team on a casual basis.

This role provides high-quality administrative and reception support to staff, clients and visitors across Community Health services within the EFN region. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of administrative services while contributing to a positive client experience.

About the Role

As an Administrative Officer, you will:

• Provide professional reception and front office support
• Respond to telephone and in-person enquiries in a timely and courteous manner
• Coordinate appointments and maintain administrative records
• Perform data entry, word processing and general clerical duties
• Manage filing systems, medical records and confidential information
• Assist with room bookings, stock ordering and office supplies
• Support staff and clients with administrative enquiries
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality service delivery
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment

About You

You are an organised and adaptable administration professional with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience providing administrative and clerical support services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office and computer systems
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

This casual role suits candidates seeking flexible employment with the stability and benefits of working for a respected public health organisation. Experience the satisfaction of supporting healthcare delivery in regional South Australia while enjoying the coastal lifestyle that Port Lincoln offers.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

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Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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 (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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: 938761

Enquiries

Susie Chapman
Position: Program Manager Business Support
Phone: 0458537553
E-mail: susie.chapman@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 30 June 2027 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 938761 - ASO2 - Administrative Officer - Role Description.pdf