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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Services
• Salary: WHD3 $14.80 - $34.80 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Casual Pool

Join Our Team as an Orderly – Port Lincoln Health Services

Are you looking for flexible work in healthcare while making a real difference? Port Lincoln Health Services is seeking dedicated and reliable casual Services Assistants – Orderlies to support our medical and nursing teams in delivering exceptional patient care.

As a casual Orderly, you will play an important role in the smooth running of our healthcare services, assisting with essential tasks that directly enhance patient experiences and support staff efficiency. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community on a flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Transportation: Safely and courteously transport patients throughout the Health Service, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Equipment Management: Collect, deliver, and return medical equipment and supplies as needed, supporting the smooth operation of clinical activities.
• Specimen Handling: Transport specimens to designated areas, maintaining proper procedures to ensure their integrity.
• Linen Services: Deliver clean linen to patient areas and remove dirty linen promptly, contributing to a clean and hygienic environment.
• Waste Management: Remove rubbish and other waste materials to maintain a clean and orderly environment within the facility.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong team player with the ability to collaborate with staff across various levels.
• Flexibility in work approach and rostering to meet operational needs.
• A proactive communicator with effective interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Experience in housekeeping, catering/catering, or laundry services is highly valued.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

If you're looking to make a positive impact in a healthcare setting and be part of a dedicated team, apply now!

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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 931511

Enquiries

Samantha Hill
Corporate Services Manager
Phone: 76691209
E-mail: samantha.hill@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 9 March 2027, 11:55PM

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

931511 WHD3 Orderly Port Lincoln Role Description.pdf