Facility and Grounds Officer – Naracoorte in Adelaide

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service
• Position based in Naracoorte
• Salary: $30.85 - $31.17 per hour + 25% casual loading + regional allowance | WHA2
• Casual working over a 5-day roster up to 30 January 2027

Play a hands-on role in supporting the safe, functional and welcoming operation of our health unit. As a

Facility & Grounds Officer , you will be responsible for general maintenance of the interior and exterior of the facility, ensuring buildings, equipment and grounds are maintained to a high standard.

This practical role is essential to supporting staff, patients and visitors by maintaining a clean, safe and well-presented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake general facility maintenance, including minor carpentry, painting, plumbing and mechanical tasks.
• Maintain external areas through grounds maintenance, rubbish collection and upkeep of outdoor spaces.
• Identify maintenance issues and carry out repairs or report faults as required.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of the health unit by maintaining facilities and equipment in line with standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Do you have experience or practical skills in general maintenance, grounds work or building upkeep?
• Are you able to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement to complete tasks?
• Do you take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and functional environment?
• Are you reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a wider health service team?
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
• Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria.

We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.

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.

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)
• 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)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.

The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

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