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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service & Penola War Memorial Hospital
• Salary: RN/M6.3  - $167,282 p.a.  + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

An exciting leadership opportunity is now open for a strategic and experienced health professional to join our team as the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing and Midwifery (EO/DON) for Naracoorte Health Service and Penola War Memorial Hospital.

In this dual-site role, you will provide operational and strategic leadership to deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred care. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, and drive innovation across clinical and support services in a dynamic rural healthcare setting.

About the role: 

• Lead and manage nursing/midwifery and corporate services across both sites
• Oversee patient care, safety, quality systems, and governance
• Drive change, staff development, and service improvement initiatives
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

About you:

• AHPRA registered nurse/midwife with significant post-registration experience
• Proven leadership in health service management, strategy, and clinical governance
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and change management skills
• Experience in aged care, acute services, and regional health is desirable

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Applicant Information

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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• 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 A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Job ref: 935166

Enquiries

Dayna Willis
Position: Executive Assistant
Phone: 87551555
E-mail: Dayna.Willis@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

15 April 2026 - 1 week close - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 935166 - EODON Role Description Nara Penola.pdf

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