• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Salary: ASO2 $58,709 to $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

About the Role

Join the friendly Administration team at Ceduna District Health Services, playing a key support role in a vital regional healthcare setting. As an Administration Officer, you will provide first-class administrative and clerical support to our Nursing Department and key clinical teams, facilitating client management and ensuring effective communication across wards and service areas.

This role offers a customer-focused working environment and the opportunity to contribute to health outcomes in the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, part of a mission-driven, inclusive and diverse healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• General reception and administrative duties for the Nursing Department
• Assisting in hospital transfers and coordinating with other health services
• Handling and directing queries, data entry, record management, and correspondence
• Supporting bed management and client admissions, and preparing medical records
• Facilitating effective communication between clinical and support teams
• Supporting induction and orientation of new staff and visiting practitioners
• Participating in quality improvement, staff development and disaster response programs
• Promoting a positive culture in a safe work environment

About You

Essential:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in clerical/administrative support including records management
• Computer literacy: MS Office, data entry, email
• Commitment to confidentiality, customer service, and time management
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and use initiative

Desirable:

• Experience in a health setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology or quality assurance principles

Our Commitment

We value a collaborative, accountable and respectful workplace and embrace cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to equity, integrity, and delivering compassionate care for all.

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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 and leave loading), 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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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 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: 911916

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

21 August 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

911916 - ASO2 - Administration Officer - Ceduna - Role Description.pdf

JCS+Administration+Officer+Admissions+final.pdf

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