- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Corporate Services, Gawler (or at another BHFLHN site as negotiated)
- Salary: ASO7 $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent Full-time position
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
We are offering a senior, influential opportunity to shape and lead disaster resilience, emergency management and business continuity across the Local Health Network. This role provides the chance to work strategically and operationally, partnering with executives, clinicians and external agencies to strengthen preparedness, response and recovery in a complex health environment. You will be supported within a collaborative corporate services team and contribute to meaningful, system-wide improvements that safeguard patients, staff and services during emergencies and major incidents.
WHO ARE WE?
The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Gawler, or at another BHFLHN site as negotiated). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.
WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
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An experienced Disaster Resilience Coordinator with a track record in delivering high level, strategic leadership and managing complex, multi‑site services in a health or similarly complex environment.
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A person with strong strategic thinking, excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to drive change, lead reform, and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Someone with extensive experience in human, financial and material resource management, policy and program development, quality management, and a sound understanding of relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements
If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on...
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
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Lead and strengthen disaster resilience across the Local Health Network by designing, implementing and continuously improving Planning, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PPRR) and Business Continuity frameworks in line with SA Health policy.
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Provide expert advice, coordination and support during emergencies, major incidents and disaster responses, including participation in incident management, exercises, debriefs and seasonal preparedness activities.
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Build capability across sites by delivering education, training and exercises in emergency management, business continuity, fire safety and security, ensuring consistent and effective local implementation.
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks, ensure compliance with legislation and standards, and drive quality improvement initiatives that enhance safety, resilience and continuity of health services.
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This role works closely with the Director of Corporate Services and reports directly to this position. The incumbent will build and maintain strong working relationships with LHN executives and staff, and collaborate with colleagues across other LHNs, the SA Health Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Branch, and key stakeholders within SA Health.
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Build and support a high‑performing workforce by leading staff development, performance management and change initiatives, fostering a positive culture aligned with SA Health values and Work Health and Safety obligations.
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- 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
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following:
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
BHFLHN 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.
NEED TO RELOCATE?
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref:927694), or reach out to Amanda Tscharke, Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator on Phone: 8521 2114 or via E-mail: amanda.tscharke@sa.gov.au
More information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline
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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Sunday, 8th February 2026 at 11.55PM
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Everyone
927694 - Role Description - ASO7 Disaster Resilience Coordinator.pdf
