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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta or Whyalla
• MAS3 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 6 March 2026)  
• Base Salary Range: $127,859 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Help Shape the Future of Workforce Excellence as Our Director of People & Culture!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams.  You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

 About Port Augusta.pdf

 About Whyalla.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

Step into a transformative role as the Director of People & Culture, where you will be at the heart of shaping a dynamic workforce across our Local Health Network. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll spearhead the delivery of cutting-edge human resources services, driving innovation and excellence in a business partnering framework. Your mission: to implement proactive workforce strategies that not only elevate performance but also foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, ensuring we meet and exceed our organizational goals.

As a key advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management, you will play a crucial role in advancing the strategic objectives of the SA Government, SA Health, and our Local Health Network. Your insights and leadership will be instrumental in navigating the evolving landscape of workforce challenges and opportunities, ensuring our responses are both contemporary and effective.

In this pivotal position, you'll maintain a strategic vision while leading the People & Culture agenda with passion and precision. You'll oversee key portfolios, ensuring the consistent application of best practices in people management, and prepare our workforce for future changes and growth.

You'll provide expert guidance to regional leaders and senior management, offering valuable advice on HR trends, risk management, and complex issues. This is not just a role—it's an opportunity to make a profound impact on our organization’s future. Join us in driving excellence and shaping the future of our workforce!

About you:

• Providing leadership, direction and expert advice to senior management and executive levels on a wide range of strategic Human Resource Management matters.
• Leading a team of Human Resource professionals and various indirect Human Resource, Industrial, change or WHS professionals to obtain outcomes that are best for the organisation.
• Formulating, investigations and research into complex matters, and the preparation of recommendations, reports, and submissions.
• Facilitating exit strategies and performance misconduct hearings.
• Promoting, fostering, and maintaining positive and beneficial networks and relationships, establishing credibility with clients and stakeholders, within the public and private sectors.
• Interpreting awards, legislation and policies and applying them successfully to deliver and meet business outcomes.
• Managing complex projects of organisation or government significance.
• Developing and maintaining constructive employee association/union relationships and working effectively with these to realize improvements and change requirements. 

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C

Applicant Information:

• 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: 878155

Want To Know More? Contact:

Craig Packard - Chief Executive Officer, (08) 8668 7504, Craig.Packard@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

 878155 MAS3 Role Description.pdf

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