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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Hawker
• OPS2 | Part Time 0.2 FTE | Ongoing
  
• Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata) 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Join us in creating vibrant, inclusive experiences that enrich the lives of aged care residents every day!

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.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Site and Service:

Hawker Memorial Hospital

The Hawker Memorial Hospital consists of a 13-bed facility which includes 4 acute and 9 aged care beds as part of the Flinders Ranges Multi-Purpose Service (MPS). The hospital provides accident and emergency services, general medical care, palliative care and a range of allied health services. We have a dedicated team who are compassionate, caring and highly professional individuals. Find out more about the Services at Hawker Memorial Hospital | SA Health

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Hawker

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

About the Role:

As the Diversional Activity Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for Aged Care residents by planning, delivering and evaluating individual and group activities that promote independence, confidence and wellbeing. You will provide residents with meaningful choices, opportunities to try new experiences, and chances to relearn and strengthen existing skills, while supporting them to identify and achieve personal goals and interests. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will maintain positive professional relationships, contribute to strategic and business plan outcomes, and report any observed changes in resident status to the appropriate clinical staff. 

About You:

• Current South Australian Driver's License.
• Previous Paramedical Aide or equivalent experience.
• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

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.
• This is a part time vacancy, working 15 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
• 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: 927703

Want To Know More? Contact:

Kate Ticehurst - Nurse Unit Manager, 8648 4007, katherine.ticehurst@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Friday 6th March 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments:

927703 OPS2 Role Description

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