- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Location Negotiable Within Region
- Full Time | Temporary (up to 26 December 2025 with possible extension to November 2026)
- Base Salary Range:
- RN/M3 | $125,183- $130,779 p.a
- AHP3 | $104,180 - $111,746 p.a
- ASO6 | $98,478 - $104,165 p.a
- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). The classification RN/M may also be eligible for Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), and Professional Development Allowance.
Join us and drive impactful change in community aging and disability services, leading a dedicated team to enhance care quality and outcomes across our region!
Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M3, AHP3 or ASO6 the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
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
For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
Service:
Allied and Community Health Service
Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health
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
AHP Support and Training:
- Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
- Access to Professional Development funding
- Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
- Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
- Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance
About the Role:
As the Aged Care Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aging and disability services within the Local Health Network. Drawing on your experience and expertise, you will lead the planning, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with the FUNLHN business plans, driving positive change and reform in aged care.
In this dynamic role, you’ll provide operational leadership, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery through monitoring, data collection, and evaluation. Your leadership will influence improvements in service quality, safety, and community-driven distribution, all while fostering collaboration across nursing, allied health, and other key stakeholders to ensure high quality services are provided to meet the evolving needs of the community.
As a key member of the Community and Allied Health Leadership team, you'll contribute to the operational planning of aged care and disability programs, ensuring integration with other essential services. You will be accountable for coordinating patient care, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and developing a positive, high-performing work culture focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
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About You:
RN/M3
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
- Registered Nurse and or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
- Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing and/or midwifery practice in accordance with the relevant standards
- Experience in management and leadership roles
- Experience in the supervision of students, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses and or midwives.
- Experience working with Aboriginal consumers and communities to provide culturally appropriate health services.
AHP3
- Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant Allied Health Profession and be eligible for (full) membership of the relevant Allied Health Profession.
- Utilize specialist expertise, including Rural Generalist or specific discipline knowledge, to provide complex clinical and consultancy services across FUNLHN and professional networks.
- Work independently with clinical competence and advanced reflective-practice skills, applying new or complex techniques under professional guidance.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of FUNLHN’s strategies, operations, and workforce to address complex responsibilities.
- Advise management on service development, practice, and redesign based on demand and client needs.
ASO6
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and or management in a large multidisciplinary community health setting.
- Demonstrated experience effectively managing and supporting staff in a complex organisation including performance management.
- Leading and managing organisational change in a community health setting.
- Demonstrated experience in developing effective collaborative relationships within the organisation and externally with the community and other agencies.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple and complex funding agreements.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, managing and evaluating client service activity data and information systems including Country Consolidated Client Management Engine (CCCME).
- Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
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: 887159
Want To Know More? Contact:
Ilse-Marie Foord - Executive Director Community and Allied Health, 0437 291 839, ilse-marie.foord@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments:
887159 RN/M3 Role Description.pdf
887159 AHP3 Role Description.pdf
887159 ASO6 Role Description.pdf
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