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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• Full Time | Temporary (up to 22 January 2027)
• Base Salary Range:
  • $125,183 - $130,779 p.a | RN/M3
  • $108,347 - $116,216 p.a | AHP3
  • $98,478 - $104,165 p.a | ASO6
• 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. The classification AHP comes with Managerial Allowance.

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

FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

About Port Augusta.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. 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 and Remote Mental Health Services – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

About You:

RN/M3

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing/midwifery practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in management and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects.

AHP3

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for (full) membership of the relevant Professional Association.
• For those professions requiring Registration all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations accredited continuing professional development program.

ASO6

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management in a community health setting, including effectively managing and supporting staff.
• Demonstrated experience in developing effective collaborative relationships within the organisation and externally with the community and other agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, managing and evaluating data management and community service provision.
• Leading and managing organisational change processes.

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

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• 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: 923443

Want To Know More? Contact:

Ilse-Marie Foord - Executive Director Community and Allied Health, 8648 8447, ilse-marie.foord@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 24th December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

923443 RN/M3 Role Description.pdf

923443 AHP3 Role Description.pdf

923443 ASO6 Role Description.pdf

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