• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Coober Pedy Health Service/ Oodnadatta Health Service
• Salary: $57,842 - $62,221 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - OPS2

About the role

Joining the Coober Pedy Health Service and Oodnadatta Health Service you will be responsible for:

• The development, coordination, promotion and implementation of safety and security strategies to ensure the provision of a safe environment for staff, clients and visitors.
• General minor repairs and maintenance of all associated hospital buildings, plant, equipment and grounds.
• Follow in house preventative maintenance schedule to ensure that plant and equipment out of scope of AGFMA are maintained.
• Responsible for the implementation and development of the Fire Safety and internal emergency plan for the hospital.
• General collection and delivery of goods.

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), 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.

About Eyre and Far North LHN

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Coober Pedy, known as the opal capital of the world, is a quirky undergrown town in the heart of the desert. With its sun-baked lunar like landscape, it's fascinating history and unique way of life. Sit back and enjoy the changing colours of the outback at sunset.

Oodnadatta is a small, remote outback town located 1043 kilometres north-north-west of Adelaide, where the unsealed Oodnadatta Track, an outback road popular with tourists, runs through the town. An opportunity exists working within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Health, as a Remote Clinic Nurse Consultant.

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: 866504.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below.

Enquiries: Malinda Watson, Director Corporate Services 0417 854 272 [email protected] using the subject line: Facilities Services Officer - Coober Pedy / Oodnadatta enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information and to apply click Apply Now. 

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers.

Job Ref: 866504.