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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health
• Salary: RN3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a / AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a / ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a
• Ongoing Full Time 
• Location negotiable across Yorke and Northern region
• In accordance with Section 52(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Are you a values-driven leader passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people? We’re seeking an Aboriginal Health Team Leader – Southern to guide a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

In this vital leadership role, you’ll coordinate responsive, culturally respectful primary health care programs across community settings. You'll bring clinical or community health expertise to lead service planning, staff supervision, and culturally informed models of care. Working in close partnership with Aboriginal communities, you’ll ensure services reflect their needs, values and strengths.

You'll also oversee service delivery, reporting, and continuous improvement, while mentoring a team committed to inclusive, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary Aboriginal Health Team

• Coordinate culturally safe, community-led health programs and services

• Develop partnerships, promote community engagement, and drive workforce development

• Monitor service delivery, manage resources and lead quality improvement

• Contribute to strategic planning and health system reform

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant Allied Health or Nursing qualifications for RN3 or AHP3 level

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

• Proven experience in Aboriginal health, community engagement or service management

• Commitment to cultural respect and community-led health approaches

Please note this role is multi-classed as AHP3 or RN/RM3 or ASO6 and classification will be determined by qualifications held. 

About YNLHN

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

Salary:

• RN3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 905393

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