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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health – Various Locations
• Salary: $30.01 - $32.28 per hour + 25% loading plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO2
• Casual, up to 12 months

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking talented individuals, who have a passion for supporting the delivery of quality healthcare service, to join the Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health Service as an Administration Officer.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As an Aboriginal Administration Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare facilities. Your responsibilities will include providing administrative support, maintaining records, liaising with clients and stakeholders and contributing to the development and implementation of culturally appropriate programs and services.

In accordance with Sections 30 (1), 52(1) and 103(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey that will make a lasting difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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: 900119

Enquiries:

Hayley Thomas

Practice Coordinator

Phone: (08) 8342 2250

E-mail: hayley.thomas@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

8 May 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 900119 - Aboriginal Administration Officer - Casual Pool - ASO2 - role description.pdf

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