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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Tumby Bay Hospital
• Salary: ASO2 $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits and Leave Loading
• Permanent Part-Time position working 30 hours per week

Overview

Supporting the health of the Tumby Bay community takes more than clinical expertise - it takes reliable, people-focused administration professionals who keep services running smoothly. SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is looking for an Administration Officer to join the Tumby Bay Multi-Purpose Service on a part-time, ongoing basis.

What You'll Be Doing

Working at the heart of the Tumby Bay MPS unit, you'll provide essential administrative and clerical support across a busy clinical service area. Your day-to-day will include:

• Coordinating client management administration and maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Facilitating clear communication between the ward, medical practitioners, and external services
• Delivering responsive, respectful customer service to patients, families, and clinical staff
• Operating office equipment and computer-based systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, and data entry platforms

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in a clerical or administrative support role, including records management
• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications, email, and general office equipment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities accurately and on time
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organisation
• A sound commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and customer service principles consistent with SA Health's standards
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a small regional team

Life and Work at Tumby Bay MPS

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network serves some of South Australia's most expansive and rewarding communities. At Tumby Bay MPS, you'll be part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible and genuinely valued by nursing staff, practitioners, and the people you support each day. As an SA Health employee, you'll have access to salary packaging benefits that can meaningfully increase your take-home pay, along with the stability of ongoing employment and a workplace committed to safety, equity, and wellbeing.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application through the SA Health careers portal. Include a current CV and a cover letter addressing the key capabilities outlined above. For a confidential conversation about the role, reach out to the contact listed on the position profile. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds.

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.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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

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)

• 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: 950748

Enquiries

Rebecca Varney
Position: Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 8676 0222
E-mail: rebecca.varney@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 8 October 2026 - 11:55 PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 950748 - ASO2 - Administrative Officer - Tumby Bay - Role Description.pdf