- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
- Rural Support Service (RSS)
- Location: Various/Negotiable (Flexible work arrangements available)
- Salary:
“This position is multi-classed as either RN/M4, AHP4 or ASO8 and the appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.”
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
Join the Rural Support Service in this 12-month Project Manager opportunity, leading a high-profile project, focused on expanding haematology cancer services across regional and rural South Australia. This is a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful system-wide improvements, influence healthcare strategy, and work alongside clinical leaders, health services and key stakeholders to improve access to specialist haematology care for rural communities.
In this rewarding role, you will drive project delivery, service planning and quality improvement initiatives while providing strategic advice and fostering strong partnerships across South Australia's health system.
WHO ARE WE?
The RSS is a directorate of the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, that delivers a range of enabling services, such as workforce planning and recruitment, digital health, finance, infrastructure, procurement, and clinical governance support. Our purpose is to strengthen and sustain healthcare delivery in rural and regional areas by providing consistent, efficient, and specialist support functions to the six regional local health networks (LHNs) across South Australia. We work across 37 regional, rural and remote SA locations, as well as 3 Adelaide offices.
WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK
Many RSS staff enjoy working from home or remotely, or may choose to work from our central Adelaide offices, allowing our employees to 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.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Are you……
- An experienced project leader with a proven ability to deliver complex health programs and strategic projects across large and diverse organisations.
- A skilled stakeholder engagement professional who can build strong relationships and influence outcomes across health services, government agencies and community partners.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex, evolving environments, manage competing priorities and provide high-level advice to senior leaders.
- A collaborative and adaptable leader who can drive change, foster innovation and support teams through project implementation and service reform.
- A results-focused professional with strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills, committed to improving healthcare access, quality and outcomes for regional communities.
If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on…
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
You will………
- Lead the delivery of the Expanding Services for Haematological Malignancies in Regional and Rural South Australia Project, ensuring successful planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Provide expert project management, strategic advice and high-quality reporting to support decision-making across the Rural Support Service and regional Local Health Networks.
- Collaborate with clinicians, executives, government agencies and key stakeholders to design and implement sustainable service improvements.
- Identify risks, opportunities and innovative solutions that enhance service delivery, clinical governance and patient outcomes across regional South Australia.
- Drive stakeholder engagement, communication and change management activities to support project success and achieve meaningful system-wide impact.
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.
NEED TO RELOCATE?
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 947159), or reach out to Penny Thyer, Manager Cancer and Palliative Care Services, on Phone: 0403 984 194 or via E-mail: penny.thyer@sa.gov.au
To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines
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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Tuesday 1st September, 2026 at 11:55PM
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Description - RN4-Advanced Nurse Manager Strategic Projects - Cancer & Palliative Care Services (2).pdf
Role Description - AHP4-Senior Project Manager - Cancer & Palliative Care Services.pdf
Role Description - ASO8-Principal Project Manager - Cancer & Palliative Care Services.pdf
