Overview
Job no: 928589
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Maintenance and Facilities
* Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
* OPS4 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
* Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a
* In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).
Work with autonomy and influence, providing expert advice and coordination that supports infrastructure planning and service continuity at Whyalla Hospital!
About the Role
As the Senior Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking maintenance work that does not require a trade licence but demands a high level of knowledge, experience, and technical understanding within the Whyalla Hospital and Health Service. Working under limited direction, you will coordinate, monitor, and report on Minor Works projects and modifications, liaising with external professional disciplines such as consultants, architects, structural engineers, and state and local government departments in relation to design, modifications, and inspections. You will manage auditing and compliance requirements for maintenance schedules, ensuring documentation aligns with relevant State Government regulations, codes, and SA Health guidelines, including the Australian Health Facility Guidelines, South Australian Building Codes, and Work Health and Safety legislation.
The role includes providing expert advice and recommendations to senior management on repair and replacement of equipment and assets, supervising trade assistants, liaising with contractors and suppliers, and managing the procurement of materials, parts, and equipment, including evaluating and recommending alternative options.
About You
* Experience in the management of building services and maintenance of buildings and plant.
* Experience in working within a Health Care Facility.
* Experience in supervising staff.
* Experience in evaluation, selection and purchase of plant and equipment, experience in reading and working to technical drawings.
Relocation and Accommodation
* Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
* Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
Immunisation Risk
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information
* 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 you 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 including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
* 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: 928589
Want To Know More?
Contact:
Stefanie Rogers - Environmental & Business Services Manager, 8648 8537, stefanie.rogers@sa.gov.au
Application Details
Application Closing Date: Thursday 19th February 2026 - 11:55PM
Attachments:
928589 OPS4 Role Description
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Advertised: 05 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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