Aboriginal Hostel Officer - Casual Pool

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health – Dudley Park
• Salary: $31.48 - $31.81 per hour + 25% loading plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – WHA3 
• Casual, up to 12 months

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking passionate dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team within Kanggawodli, Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health service as a Hostel Officer.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

Kanggawodli is a purpose built facility providing culturally appropriate accommodation and support to Aboriginal clients from rural and remote SA and interstate who are in Adelaide for medical appointments and/or treatment, and their carers or escorts.

Kanggawodli Hostel does not accommodate residents under the age of 18 years.

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with diverse communities. 

Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values your contributions and personal growth.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

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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: 900127

Hayley Thomas

A/Hostel Manager

Phone: (08) 8342 2250

E-mail: hayley.thomas@sa.gov.au

23 July 2027 – 11.55PM

 900127 - Aboriginal Hostel Officer - WHA3 - Aboriginal Health - Role Description.pdf

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

Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jul 2027 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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