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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• ASO4 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 30 June 2026)
  
• Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Step into a meaningful role where your engagement, leadership, and advocacy directly support improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people!

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.

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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 Aboriginal Engagement and Development Officer, you will be accountable to the Director Aboriginal Health and play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing consultation and community engagement processes across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. You will support and coordinate multiple projects, programs, and initiatives that promote best-practice, holistic approaches to health, while strengthening relationships between health services, communities, and key stakeholders. This role involves providing support to health teams and committees, coordinating significant cultural events such as Reconciliation activities, NAIDOC Week, and the Flinders Family Fun Day, and contributing to meaningful community connection. You will also assist in the development and monitoring of Action and Quality Improvement Plans aligned with key state and national frameworks, including the Cultural Respect Framework, Reconciliation Action Plan, Aboriginal Workforce Framework, and Aboriginal Health Impact Statements. This is an impactful opportunity to support culturally safe practice, promote Aboriginal self-determination, and contribute to positive, sustainable health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across the region.

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About You:

• Experience in community engagement and working with people from diverse cultures especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities.
• Experience in program/project management including planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience in liaising with public and private health services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and other sectors that impact upon health e.g. housing, community council, education.
• Experience in data collection/use and analysis.

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

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (minimal patient contact)

Applicant Information:

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
• 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: 927982

Want To Know More? Contact:

Eugene Warrior - Director Aboriginal Health, (08) 8668 7512, Eugene.Warrior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments:

927982 ASO4 Role Description

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