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• Rural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)
• Position Location based in Adelaide 
• Salary: AHP4 $118,887 - $129,427 p.a
• Temporary Full Time role working over a 5-day roster up to 30 June 2027

Join a dynamic statewide initiative to establish and lead the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Statewide Telerehabilitation Service. This pivotal role will enhance access to specialist rehabilitation services for South Australians, ensuring consistency, quality, and equitable service delivery across metropolitan and regional Local Health Networks.

Working in close collaboration with the Statewide Telerehabilitation Program Manager, you will drive strategic planning, governance development, service integration, and continuous improvement to embed a sustainable and effective telerehabilitation model across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the statewide implementation and strategic development of the Telerehabilitation Service across metropolitan and regional South Australia.
• Develop and implement governance, policy, service pathways, and quality improvement frameworks to support safe and effective service delivery.
• Collaborate with Local Health Networks, Medical Directors, and rehabilitation stakeholders to ensure successful integration and equitable access.
• Deliver education and training to allied health staff and key stakeholders to support service utilisation.
• Monitor service performance, analyse utilisation data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Are you an experienced clinical leader with a strong background in service development and statewide implementation?
• Do you have expertise in governance, policy development, and quality improvement frameworks?
• Are you confident working collaboratively with Local Health Networks, Medical Directors, and diverse rehabilitation stakeholders?
• Do you have experience delivering education and training to support service implementation and utilisation?
• Are you skilled in analysing service data and driving continuous improvement initiatives?

About RSS

The RSS is a business unit in SA Health and provides services throughout regional South Australia to support the six regional local health networks (LHNs). It employs around 260 people who work in 37 regional, rural and remote SA locations, or in the RSS’s three Adelaide offices. Many RSS staff enjoy working from home or remotely and benefit from the work-life balance this provides. They enjoy the freedom to further their career while remaining part of their local community and contributing to health care right across regional South Australia.

Benefits of joining RSS

The RSS is dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits including:

• Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements: 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.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to RSS and BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.

Join the RSS for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The RSS 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.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (minimal patient contact)

Help is Here! Please refer to the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 928437) or reach out to Cassandra Kennedy, Executive Assistant on Phone: 7117 9289 or via E-mail: Cassandra.Kennedy@sa.gov.au

Besides speaking with Cassandra, please refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Application Closing Date

Friday 13th March 2026 - 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

928437 AHP4 Role Description