• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northfield
• Salary WHA-6 $1,185.50 - $1,199.50 per week + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• Must be willing to work a 7-day, 24-hour, rotating roster.
  

About the Role

As the Team Leader, Support Services, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of support services within a rehabilitation care setting. You’ll be responsible for leading a dedicated team of Support Services Officers and security staff, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-focused services that support clinical care. Your ability to coordinate and schedule daily work routines will be key in maintaining service excellence, ensuring that support staff and cleaners can carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.

In this fast-paced, team-based environment, you’ll lead by example—encouraging initiative, flexibility, and open communication. You’ll foster a positive culture of cooperation and shared responsibility, helping your team respond quickly and confidently to the dynamic needs of patients and healthcare professionals. This is a great opportunity for a capable and proactive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service within a healthcare setting.

About you

You are a capable and motivated professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting high-quality healthcare services. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring practical problem-solving abilities, and are committed to maintaining safe, clean and secure spaces for patients and staff.

Hold a Certificate IV in Health Support Services or Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability with relevant team leadership experience

Proven ability to lead, motivate and support a multidisciplinary team while managing workloads under pressure

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on collaboration and service

Sound knowledge of infection control, cleaning, security, transport and waste management practices in a healthcare setting

• Previous experience in supervising, using a computer and Microsoft programs.
• Previous experience working in a health care setting.
• Ability to communicate appropriately verbally and in writing. Interact effectively in all situations with patient's, relatives, visitors and staff.

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.
• 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: 908426

Enquiries to:

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Phone: 8222 1643
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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

908426 RD Team Leaders - HRC - Support Services.pdf

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