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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta 
• ASO6 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 31 July 2026)
  
• Base Salary Range: $98,478 - $104,165 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Lead a high-impact, region-wide framework that strengthens consumer and community partnerships and supports compliance with national health standards!

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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Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta

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 Manager Community Engagement, you will lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the FUNLHN Consumer and Community Engagement Framework, ensuring alignment with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Partnering with Consumers Standard. This significant and complex framework is delivered on a three-year cycle and supports a range of engagement initiatives, including Health Advisory Councils, the Aboriginal Consumer and Community Engagement Strategy, the Mental Health Consumer and Carer Participation Program, and regional community network activities. In this role, you will also provide leadership and management to Volunteer Coordinator staff, delivering expert advice, innovation and consultancy to strengthen meaningful consumer and community partnerships across the Local Health Network.

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About You:

• Experience in community engagement practice.
• Experience planning, designing, implementing and evaluating projects and programs.
• Experience in facilitating meetings and forums.

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 

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.
• 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: 929162

Want To Know More? Contact:

Carmel Daw - Manager Community Engagement, 0481 060 996, carmel.daw@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments:

929162 ASO6 Role Description

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