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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln District Health Service
• Salary: ASO2 $66,442 - $69,504 p.a (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing part time working 30 hours per week (hours negotiable) working over a rotating 7 day - 24 hour roster

Join the Patient Services team at Port Lincoln Health Service and make a difference in your local community.

Join the Patient Services team at Port Lincoln Health Service as a Patient Services Officer in this ongoing part-time opportunity. You will play an important role in providing professional and efficient administrative and reception services to patients, visitors and health service staff, while supporting the accurate management and maintenance of patient records.

Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will contribute to a high-quality patient experience and the smooth operation of Patient Services. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of patient administration functions and make a valued contribution to the local health service.

How will you contribute?

• Provide professional, efficient and welcoming reception services to patients, visitors and health service staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including data entry, filing, storage, retention and disposal in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Support the efficient operation of Patient Services, including switchboard, typing, records management and other administrative functions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and health service teams to deliver responsive, accurate and high-quality patient services.

Who are we looking for?

• Do you have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines?
• Are you an effective communicator who enjoys building positive working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs?
• Do you take pride in providing accurate, efficient and professional administrative and customer service?
• Are you adaptable and collaborative, with the ability to work confidently as part of a rotating team and independently when required?

About EFNLHN

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 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.
• 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)

• 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: 951373

Enquiries

Shane LeBrun
Patient Services Team Leader
Phone: +61876691016
E-mail: Shane.LeBrun@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 4 October 2026 - 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

951373 ASO2 - Patient Services Officer - Role Description.pdf