• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Lyell McEwin Hospital
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO2
• Ongoing / Full-time 

About the Role:

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Switchboard Attendant to join our team on a part-time, short-term contract basis at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) Lyell McEwin Health Service and Modbury Hospital.

In this crucial role, you will be the first point of contact for incoming calls, providing prompt and professional assistance to patients, visitors, and staff members. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure will be invaluable as you manage multiple phone lines and ensure efficient call routing.

As part of the NALHN Lyell McEwin Health Service team, you will work on a 7-day, 24-hour roster, ensuring seamless communication and support around the clock. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated healthcare team, contributing to the well-being of the community.

About You:

If you are a proactive individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 885439

Enquiries:

Andrea Jungfer

Switchboard Manager.

Phone: 81612680

E-mail: andrea.jungfer@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

16 May 2025– 11.55PM

Role Description:

 901146 - Switchboard Attendant - AS02 role description.pdf

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