• Adelaide 5000 - Yatala Health Centre
• Salary: AS02 $58,709 to $63.154 +  Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits (pro-rata)
• x1 Part-time Permanent On-Going Position - 0.6 FTE - 

About the Role

Join the South Australian Prison Health Service (SAPHS), part of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), where your work directly contributes to the delivery of equitable, community-standard healthcare to incarcerated individuals. As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, you’ll provide high-quality administrative and reception support at Yatala Labour Prison – one of South Australia’s key correctional health facilities.

In this pivotal role, you'll ensure efficient patient administration, maintain accurate records, coordinate appointments, and liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders including the Department for Correctional Services. Your work will support a vital health service that addresses chronic and acute health needs, mental health care, and substance abuse recovery—delivered with confidentiality, professionalism, and a commitment to service excellence.

About You

You’ll be a highly organised and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced, confidential environment. Your strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritise tasks under pressure will ensure your success in this vital role.

• Demonstrated experience delivering high-level administrative support in a customer-focused setting

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse clients

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with patient information systems

• This role is subject to background screening, vaccination, and clearance requirements

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 915132

Enquiries to:

Jayne Tyson
Position: Patient Administration Services Manager
Phone: 0406 168 409
E-mail: jayne.tyson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 26th September 2025

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

915132 - Administration Officer.pdf

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