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Health Support Officer - 3D Health
SA Health Job reference: 925590 Location: - VARIOUS - Job status: Casual Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Women's and Children's Health Network, 3D Health, Various Locations (Adelaide Hills, Murray Bridge, Aldinga, Christies Beach, Marion, Munno Para, Angle Vale, Port Lincoln & Metro Locations)
Salary
OPS1 - Operational Services Officer L1, $19.28/hr to $35.46/hr or
OPS2 - Operational Services Officer L2, $37.51/hr to $40.35/hr
Casual Employment, 12-month Contract
About WCHN Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Health Support Officer supports students with complex health care needs to access education. Trained and assessed by RNs, they deliver health support at school or hospital sites, assist with personal care, and follow health plans under supervision.
Key duties of the role
Provide health support to students with complex or invasive needs using procedures and health plans under RN supervision
Perform delegated care, deliver personal care (including medication administration), and respond to emergencies
Maintain confidentiality, dignity, independence, and safety of students
Ensure health equipment and medications are available, functioning, and report any issues
Participate in training, competency assessments, professional development, and quality improvement
Skills and Experience
Current First Aid Certificate
Current Drivers Licence
Effective written and oral communication within a multidisciplinary team
Provide sensitive client support, maintain confidentiality, and follow instructions
Identify and manage emergencies using established procedures
Knowledge of infection control, occupational health, and safety practices
Specific to OPS2:
Cert III in Disability or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in high-intensity care (e.g., enteral feeding, catheterisation, tracheostomy, oxygen management)
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
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. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 11 December 2026 - 11:55pm
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.
Health Support Officer - 3D Health
