Equipment Officer

Job no: 911411

Work type: Part time

Location: Yorke and Mid North

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Health
• Location is based in Clare
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (Pro-rata) - OPS2 + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Temporary Part time position working 15 hours per week (up to 2 October 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals through essential equipment services? Join us as an Equipment Officer in the Yorke and Northern LHN

As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you'll work closely with the Equipment Coordinator and Occupational Therapist to provide vital equipment services that contribute to the health and well-being of clients. From assessing equipment needs to coordinating stock management and ensuring the smooth installation of vital aids, you'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals to live more independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate equipment services, including installation, maintenance, and education.
• Manage stock and assets, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
• Liaise with staff, clients, and external contractors to provide tailored solutions.
• Ensure all equipment is properly serviced, repaired, and registered.
• Contribute to policy development, quality assurance, and staff education initiatives.
• Uphold privacy, dignity, and client rights in all interactions.

What we're looking for:

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain equipment.
• Experience in a healthcare or community-focused role is a plus.
• An empathetic, solutions-driven approach to client care.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, to watch a short video about what salary packaging is here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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: 911411

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help empower our community through essential equipment services.

Enquiries

Melanie Prior

Healthy Living Team Leader

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

4 September week close PM

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

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Advertised: 21 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 04 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time