Reliever Senior Support Service Officer | REPAT

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 for L.E.

Novated lease options

Pre‑tax super

Job summary

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Reliever Senior Support Service Officer for the REPAT program at the Repatriation Health Precinct. The role covers staff leave, supports nursing teams with daily care and maintains a clean, safe environment on a rotating roster.

You will be available for a seven-day, 24-hour roster, with four days on and two days off over a six-week cycle to cover annual, sick and long service leaves.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is required.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily activities.
• Support safe patient transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Assist with meals, snacks and refreshments for patients.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and follow infection prevention procedures.
• Support emergency responses and liaise with staff.
• Share skills and guide colleagues within your area.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Training others

Education

Certificate III in aged care or disability

Job description

Reliever Senior Support Service Officer | REPAT

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Reliever Senior Support Service Officer

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