Health Support Officer - 3D Health

Health Support Officer - 3D Health

Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Various
Categories: Public Health, Support Services

• 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)

Enquiries can be directed to

Charlotte Kirkbride – Access Assistant Program Manager, 3D Health, ************ or *****************************

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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:

• OPS1 - Health Support Officer, 3D Health - Role Description ******.pdf
• OPS2 - Health Support Officer, 3D Health - Role Description ******.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

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

Advertised: 05 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Dec 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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