• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
• ASO3 | Full Time Contract | Temporary (up to 31 July 2026)
• Multiple Positions Available
• Salary: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a

Lead with Purpose – Team Leader, Patient Services at Port Lincoln Hospital

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Team Leader Patient Services to join the Port Lincoln Hospital. In this vital role, you will be responsible for delivering timely administrative and support services while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the patient services team.

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Services, you will lead and supervise staff, allocate workloads, and ensure effective delivery of front-line administrative functions. You will also be responsible for record and human resource management, Freedom of Information, and other critical administrative duties that support hospital operations.

Your contribution will be key in maintaining an efficient patient management system, ensuring accurate and compliant medical and general record handling, and providing a professional reception service to patients and visitors. This role may require you to work across a 24/7 roster to meet the needs of the health unit.

If you're a strong communicator, an organised leader, and passionate about improving patient experiences through excellent administrative service—we’d love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to manage, supervise and develop staff.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective administrative systems, procedures and technologies.
• Experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Experience in providing a confidential secretarial and clerical service.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Demonstrated experience in file management and the use of administrative and data base systems including EMR.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively in a team environment to achieve goals.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.

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

This is a multiple positions part time vacancy, hours to be negotiated and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 908105

Enquiries

Samantha Hill
Corporate Services Manager
Phone: 7669 1209
Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - 11:55PM

Attachments

908105 ASO3 Role Description.pdf

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