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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• OPS4 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
  
• Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Work with autonomy and influence, providing expert advice and coordination that supports infrastructure planning and service continuity at Whyalla Hospital!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Site and Service:

Whyalla Hospital

Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital’s Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia. It includes six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care and counselling services, reducing the need to travel outside of the region for care. It is also, one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As the Senior Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking maintenance work that does not require a trade licence but demands a high level of knowledge, experience, and technical understanding within the Whyalla Hospital and Health Service. Working under limited direction, you will coordinate, monitor, and report on Minor Works projects and modifications, liaising with external professional disciplines such as consultants, architects, structural engineers, and state and local government departments in relation to design, modifications, and inspections. You will manage auditing and compliance requirements for maintenance schedules, ensuring documentation aligns with relevant State Government regulations, codes, and SA Health guidelines, including the Australian Health Facility Guidelines, South Australian Building Codes, and Work Health and Safety legislation.

The role includes providing expert advice and recommendations to senior management on repair and replacement of equipment and assets, supervising trade assistants, liaising with contractors and suppliers, and managing the procurement of materials, parts, and equipment, including evaluating and recommending alternative options.

About You:

• Experience in the management of building services and maintenance of buildings and plant.
• Experience in working within a Health Care Facility.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Experience in evaluation, selection and purchase of plant and equipment, experience in reading and working to technical drawings.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 928589

Want To Know More? Contact:

Stefanie Rogers - Environmental & Business Services Manager, 8648 8537, stefanie.rogers@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Thursday 19th February 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments:

928589 OPS4 Role Description

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