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About us
Since 1999, Eastern Health Authority (EHA) has been delivering vital public and environmental health services on behalf of our five member councils in South Australia:
- City of Burnside
- Campbelltown City Council
- City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters
- City of Prospect
- Town of Walkerville
We're a small and dedicated team that provides smart, shared services that reach more than 171,000 residents. From immunisations and food safety to health protection and promotion, we take on complex challenges so our communities can stay safe, healthy and looked after.
Why choose us
We know that looking after our people is just as important as looking after our communities. Joining us means being part of a supportive and flexible workplace where your wellbeing and career growth are taken seriously.
Here's why a career with us could be the right fit for you:
A team that feels like a team
We're small enough to know each other well, and strong enough to achieve big things together. Collaboration, trust and shared purpose are at the heart of how we work.
Flexibility and balance
With flexi-time arrangements, use of fleet cars for business and continuation of entitlements when moving between councils, you'll have the support to balance your career with your life.
Health and wellbeing first
From free annual flu and work-related vaccinations to complimentary skin checks and confidential CARE program support, we're committed to keeping you healthy inside and out.
Room to grow
We'll back your development with training, membership to Local Government Professionals SA and opportunities to step into new responsibilities across a variety of roles.
Proud of our legacy, excited for our future
We're a trusted health authority that's been protecting our region since 1999. We're proud of what we've built, and we're committed to evolving as the needs of our communities grow.
Meet our People
Get to know the team behind EHA – a small group of dedicated professionals making a big difference to community health every day.
Luke SmithA career anchored in community: Luke Smith's journey at Eastern Health Authority At Eastern Health Authority (EHA), Environmental Health Officers don't just enforce rules. They educate, guide and help create safer spaces for the communities we serve. For Luke Smith, this role has been a way to combine his public health training with his connection to the area he grew up in. Nearly 10 years on, Luke is one of our most experienced officers, someone with a sharp eye for detail, a practical approach and a willingness to share what he has learned. |
Cynthia VelloA career that lasts: Cynthia's remarkable journey at Eastern Health Authority At Eastern Health Authority, people come for the work and stay because they find something more. For Cynthia Vello, that "something" turned out to be a workplace where she could grow, contribute and feel deeply connected not just as a professional, but as an individual. Read on to hear from one of our most trusted admin staff about the decade-long career she's built from the ground up. |
Maria GavaA steady hand and a calm presence: Maria's impact at Eastern Health Authority At Eastern Health Authority (EHA), nurses don't just administer vaccines, they build trust, ease fears and offer care that lingers long after an appointment ends. For Maria Gava, who first joined us in 2011 and now leads our immunisation team, nursing is both a profession and a personal calling. Read on to hear how one warm, humble nurse has helped shape a culture of confidence and care, one family at a time. |
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Clinic Locations
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Burnside Council Chambers
Cnr Greenhill & Portrush Roads
Tusmore -
Campbelltown - The ARC
531 Lower North East Road
Campbelltown -
Prospect Council
128 Prospect Road
Prospect -
St Peters EHA Office
101 Payneham Road
St Peters -
Unley Civic Centre
Oxford Terrace
Unley -
Walkerville Council
66 Walkerville Terrace
Gilberton