• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Home Support, Mount Gambier
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a - OPS2
• Ongoing Full Time

Make a direct impact on the lives of clients in the Lower Southeast region – become an Equipment Officer and ensure clients receive the equipment they need to live independently.

As an Equipment Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing essential equipment to clients based on the assessment of health professionals. From coordinating the timely delivery and installation of equipment to monitoring safety and maintenance checks, your work will help enhance client safety, independence, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Issue equipment prescribed by health professionals and ensure safe installation in client homes.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to address equipment inquiries and ensure client safety.
• Maintain and update the equipment stock register, ensuring timely reordering and proper storage.
• Coordinate construction projects such as ramps, steps, and handrails in collaboration with contractors.
• Conduct regular safety checks and report hazards or issues to the relevant professionals.
• Perform administrative tasks, including updating databases and record-keeping.
• Promote a healthy team environment through active participation in quality improvement activities.

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Flexible, creative, and initiative-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices and experience in manual handling.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and using administrative systems.
• Understanding of Work, Health, and Safety Act 2012.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the community, apply today!

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 893936

Enquiries

Lyn Sinel
Program Manager Home Support Services
Phone: 0887334755
E-mail: Lyn.Sinel@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

27 May 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

893936 Equipment Officer Role Description.pdf

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