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• Rural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)
• Location negotiable, including working from home
• Salary: ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a  + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2026

About the Role

Join our team to make a tangible impact on the future of aged care and disability services. The Project Officer Ageing and Disability Reform will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting projects that drive change aligned with Commonwealth aged care and disability reform initiatives. You will contribute to strategic community programs, support regional LHNs in achieving compliance and performance targets, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across government, non-government, and community sectors. This is a unique opportunity to be part of transformative projects that improve lives, build capability, and enhance service delivery in regional health networks.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Project Officer Ageing and Disability Reform, you will:

• Lead and support projects and programs that implement Commonwealth aged care and disability reforms across rLHNs.
• Provide expert advice, prepare reports, and support executive decision-making to ensure compliance, quality, and improved service outcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration and training across teams, building capability and shared understanding of reform initiatives.
• Contribute to planning, development, and management of community programs, funding initiatives, and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have strong project and change management skills with the ability to implement initiatives effectively across multiple teams?
• Are you collaborative and engaging, able to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders?
• Do you have knowledge of aged care and/or disability services, including NDIS frameworks and Commonwealth reform agendas?
• Are you a strategic thinker, with excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills in complex and politically sensitive environments?

About RSS

The RSS is a business unit in SA Health and provides services throughout regional South Australia to support the six regional local health networks (LHNs). It employs around 260 people who work in 37 regional, rural and remote SA locations, or in the RSS’s three Adelaide offices. Many RSS staff enjoy working from home or remotely and benefit from the work-life balance this provides. They enjoy the freedom to further their career while remaining part of their local community and contributing to health care right across regional South Australia. About RSS factsheet.pdf

Benefits of Joining Us

The RSS is dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits including:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements: 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.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to RSS and BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.

Join the RSS for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The RSS is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (general employment)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (minimal patient contact)

Help is here! Please refer to the details in the Role Description below (job reference 920163) or reach out to Cathy Teager, Manager, Ageing and Disability Reform on Phone: 0466 449 372 or via E-mail: cathy.teager@sa.gov.au

Besides speaking with Cathy please refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

920163 Project Officer - Role Description.pdf