• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta/Whyalla
• AHP3 | Full Time | Ongoing
• *Temporary Contracts up for Negotiation
• Base Salary Range: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in our community with your expertise and commitment!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North – Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply).  Plus, boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from Clinical Supervision and a dedicated support program for new graduates, including Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

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

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla

Orthotic and Prosthetics (O&P)

Whyalla Hospital Orthotics and Prosthetics department provides personalised support for custom braces or artificial limbs.  As the only Orthotics and Prosthetics service located outside of the metropolitan area, we provide services in the regional centres of Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, and Port Pirie. Also providing services to clients staying in Whyalla hospital and those visiting for appointments, including rehabilitation and temporary prosthetic care. The O&P team help people who are part of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) with their ongoing care and work with podiatrists to support clients with high-risk feet in Whyalla and Port Augusta. Our overall goal is to improve client’s movement and quality of life through treatment, education, and support.

About the Role:

The Senior Podiatrist is a seasoned, highly skilled clinician who plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional services and providing clinical leadership to allied health professionals across the Flinders Upper North Regional Health Service and rural/remote areas of South Australia. With a focus on enhancing the quality, safety, and community-driven distribution of services, the Senior Podiatrist collaborates with allied health teams, managers, and key stakeholders to shape innovative models of care and drive workforce development initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of local communities.

To support your transition, we offer up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g., travel, removalists), 3 months of free accommodation, and professional supervision within your discipline to foster your clinical and professional growth. You'll also have access to ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, a thorough orientation, and salary packaging options to make the most of your career with us.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

About You:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Podiatry Profession and be eligible for (full) membership of the relevant Allied Health Profession. 
• Apply specialist expertise (e.g., as a Rural Generalist or in a specific discipline) to deliver complex clinical or consultancy services across FUNLHN and relevant networks.
• Work independently with clinical competence and advanced reflective-practice skills, using professional guidance for new or complex techniques.
• Use in-depth knowledge of FUNLHN's strategies, operations, service delivery, and workforce to manage complex responsibilities.
• Advise management on professional service development, practice, and redesign to meet demand and client needs.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• 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: 894730

Want To Know More? Contact:

Tess Badenoch - Regional Team Leader (Clinical Services), 8648 8327, teresa.badenoch@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 894730

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026 - 11:55PM

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

894730 AHP3 Role Description

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