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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) 

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

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career with FUNLHN

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: On top of your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible to boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

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

About the Role:

As the Diversional Activity Coordinator, 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.

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

Applicant Information:

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

Want To Know More? Contact:

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

Job Ref: 927703

Application Closing Date: Monday 6th April 2026 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.

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