• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Service
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) - ASO2 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part-time position working 26.25 hours per week (up to 2 October 2025), over a 7 day roster

Join Our Team as a Ward Clerk at Port Lincoln Health Service!

Are you organised, proactive, and ready to make a difference in healthcare? We’re looking for a motivated and dynamic Ward Clerk to join our team at Port Lincoln Health Service. In this important role, you will provide vital administrative support to our medical and nursing staff, helping to ensure smooth operations and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general reception duties, including answering calls, taking messages, and managing patient enquiries.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient appointments and assist with hospital transfers.
• Manage medical records, including admissions, discharges, and filing.
• Support nursing staff with administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, compiling reports, and managing patient information systems.
• Assist with travel and accommodation arrangements for staff as needed.
• Help maintain a high standard of service by problem-solving and prioritising tasks effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access), with a working knowledge of video conferencing.
• A commitment to confidentiality and maintaining professional standards.
• Previous experience in an administrative role is preferred.
• Knowledge of contemporary healthcare settings and relevant legislation.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.

If you’re ready to contribute to a positive patient experience in a supportive environment, apply now to become part of our dedicated team!

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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and 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)

• 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 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: 892345

Enquiries

Acting Manager Patient Services
Phone: 76691016
E-mail: Jessica.VanSchoor@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

8 May 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 892345 - ASO2 - Ward Clerk - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf

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