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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, location negotiable across Eyre and Far North region
• Salary: ASO3 $67,589 to $72,033 p.a. (Pro-rata)+ Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part time position working 22.5 hours per week (up to 21 August 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Are you an organised and motivated administrator looking to make a real impact in regional health services? The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is seeking an Agency Support Officer to provide vital support to our nursing workforce across the region.

In this role, you will:

• Provide centralised administrative support to Directors of Nursing and Nurse Unit Managers.
• Coordinate agency nurse placements and manage accommodation bookings.
• Build strong working relationships with nursing agencies, health unit leaders, and staff.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies for nurses across multiple sites.

Working hours are flexible and can be arranged as either:

• 4.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, or
• 5.6 hours per day, over four days per week.

**Both hours and location are negotiable.**

About You:

We are looking for someone with excellent communication, organisational and time management skills who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Previous administration experience is essential, with health sector experience highly regarded.

The Region

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

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.

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: 913450

Enquiries

Erin Nielsen
Position: Advance Nurse\Midwife manager - Strategic Projects
Phone: 0482134260
E-mail: erin.nielsen@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

16 September 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 913450 - ASO3 - Agency Support Officer - Regional Services - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf

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