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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Healthy and Ageing Team
• Position based in Port Broughton
• Salary: OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
• Ongoing Part Time working 45 hours per fortnight (0.6FTE)

Bring Joy, Purpose and Connection to Every Day

Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians. As the Day Program Coordinator with the Healthy Ageing Team at Port Broughton, you’ll lead meaningful, person-centred programs that promote independence, connection, and wellbeing for participants in our aged and disability services.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging centre-based activities, manage a small team of support workers, and build strong partnerships with clients, carers, and healthcare professionals — all while contributing to a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Aged Day Programs in line with CHSP, HCP and NDIS guidelines

• Lead, support and roster Leisure and Lifestyle Support Workers

• Promote client independence and meaningful social engagement

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure quality documentation

• Liaise with case managers and contribute to care planning

• Support service development, evaluation and improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to Aged Care.

• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

• Experience supporting aged or disabled persons in health/community settings

• Ability to lead a team and deliver inclusive, engaging programs

• Knowledge of Aged Care Standards, CHSP, HCP and NDIS

• Confident with Microsoft Office and admin processes

Ready to lead with heart and purpose?
Apply now to empower ageing well, close to home.

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

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Job ref: 906957

Enquiries
Emmaly Wright
Position: Team Leader Healthy Ageing Northern
Phone: 0468860182
E-mail: emmaly.wright@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

16 July 2025 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

906957 OPS2 Day Program Coordinator Port Broughton - Role Description.pdf