Facility and Grounds Officer
Job no: 903536
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Various categories
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
- WHA3 | Full Time Contract | Temporary (up to 16 February 2026)
- Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week
Begin Your Career as a Facility & Grounds Officer at Eyre and Far North Local Health Network!
Are you a proactive and skilled individual looking to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of a healthcare facility? The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking enthusiastic Facility & Grounds Officers to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of our health units through essential maintenance tasks.
As a Facility & Grounds Officer, you will be responsible for general facility maintenance both inside and outside the health unit. Your duties may include rubbish collection, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, and grounds upkeep. Your work will play a key role in creating a safe, clean, and functional environment for both patients and staff.
This role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our health services. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on the facility’s daily operations, we encourage you to apply!
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in building and ground maintenance.
- Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
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.
- Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- 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.
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 A (direct 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: 903536
Enquiries
Samantha Hill
Corporate Services Manager
Phone: 7669 1209
Email: samantha.hill@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Saturday 7th June 2025 - 11:55PM
Attachments
903536 WHA3 Role Description.pdf
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