Reliever Senior Support Service Officer | REPAT

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Pre-tax super

Novated lease options

Job summary

SA Health's Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Reliever Senior Support Service Officer at the Repatriation Health Precinct to cover staff leave and support nursing teams across a rotating schedule.

You will assist patients with daily activities, maintain ward cleanliness and help with transfers, meals and comfort. This ongoing role requires empathy, reliability and teamwork in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III in aged care or disability.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Communicate with empathy and respect patient confidentiality.
• Prioritise work and use sound judgement under limited direction.
• Have experience training and guiding other employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing and daily activities.
• Support safe patient transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Help with mealtimes, snacks and refreshments.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and follow infection prevention procedures.
• Support emergency responses and liaise with relevant staff.
• Share your skills and guide colleagues within your area of expertise.

Skills

Empathy

Confidentiality

Prioritisation

Training others

Education

Certificate III in aged care or disability

Job description

Reliever Senior Support Service Officer | REPAT

SA Health
Job reference: 955572
Location: 5041 - DAW PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Reliever Senior Support Service Officer

Pay and Schedule

• WHA5 $1,338.23 to $1,351.67 per week + super + salary packaging
• Seven-day rotating roster across 24 hours | Four days on, two days off

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through clinical care, research and innovation. Join a team committed to safe, connected and high-quality healthcare for our community.

Every voice matters at CALHN. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients and work across teams to support a seamless patient journey.

About the Role

Bring variety to your work while supporting patients at the Repatriation Health Precinct. You’ll cover staff leave, assist nursing teams with daily care and maintain a clean, safe environment across a rotating roster.

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing and daily activities.
• Support safe patient transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Help with mealtimes, snacks and refreshments.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and follow infection prevention procedures.
• Support emergency responses and liaise with relevant staff.
• Share your skills and guide colleagues within your area of expertise.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Certificate III in aged care or disability.
• Bring experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Communicate with empathy and respect patient confidentiality.
• Prioritise work and use sound judgement under limited direction.
• Have experience training and guiding other employees.

You’ll bring knowledge of support services, customer service and safe work practices. You must be available for a seven-day, 24-hour rotating roster, working four days on and two days off over a six-week cycle to cover annual, sick and long service leave.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Build your skills in a multidisciplinary team supporting patient care and safety every day.

• Stretch your salary – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax super and novated lease options.
• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN.
• Work together – multidisciplinary support and shared expertise.
• Find your balance – flexible work options where available.
• Enjoy the extras – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.
• Enhance your wellbeing – confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• This is a Category A position.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Job reference: 955572

Flexibility Statement
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.