Aboriginal Administration Officer - Casual Pool

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is recruiting for an Administration Officer at Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health Service across Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Dudley Park and Hillcrest. The casual ASO2 position offers hourly rates of $32.81–$34.32 with a 25% loading and runs up to 29 May 2027.

Role focuses on front-line administrative tasks, records management, client support, stakeholder liaison and contributing to culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office.
• Confidentiality, tact and professionalism in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support at Watto Purrunna sites.
• Maintain accurate client records and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Assist clients and families, and support culturally appropriate programs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Windows

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health Service – Various Locations
• Salary $32.81 - $34.32 per hour +25% loading – ASO2
• Casual, up to 29 May 2027

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is looking for dedicated and community‑minded individuals to join the Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health Service as Administration Officers. If you are passionate about supporting high‑quality healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, this is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a service that places culture, connection and community at its heart.

Watto Purrunna operates across four locations - Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Dudley Park and Hillcrest - providing culturally safe, holistic care. As a frontline team member, you will help ensure the smooth and welcoming operation of our clinics. Your role will include providing administrative support, maintaining accurate records, assisting clients and families, liaising with stakeholders and contributing to culturally appropriate programs and services that strengthen community wellbeing.

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:

In this role, you will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with confidence using Windows‑based systems and the Microsoft Office suite. You maintain a high level of confidentiality, show tact and professionalism, and demonstrate initiative in busy and changing environments. Your ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage high workloads ensures you thrive in this role. You work well both independently and as part of a team, and you bring a deep understanding of cultural awareness, respect and sensitivity when supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and communities.

About Us:

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

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.

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 you 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.

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 . See our 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 in the workplace.

Job Ref: 930987

Enquiries:

Megan Matthews

Practice Manager

Phone: [phone]

Application Closing Date:

21 May 2027 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

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