Head of Unit - Emergency Department - Port Augusta Hospital

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Work type: Part time

Location: Far North

Categories: Medical

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• MD2 | Part Time 0.4 FTE | Ongoing
• Additional 0.6 FTE for Clinical Shifts Available
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $174,377 - $272,490 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)

Join us as Head of Unit – Emergency Department and lead clinical services at Port Augusta Hospital!

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 - Living and Working in Port Augusta

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: On top of your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible to boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• 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).

About the Role:

You will provide clinical leadership and medical governance while overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the Emergency Department. Working with senior clinicians and the FUNLHN Executive Director Medical Services, you will lead service planning, quality improvement, workforce development and clinical performance while continuing to provide clinical care.

952383 MD2 Role Description

About You:

• Medical practitioner with appropriate specialist qualifications and experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, medical governance and team management experience.
• Strong communication, mentoring and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, incident review and performance monitoring.
• Ability to lead service development, workforce planning and evidence-based improvements in patient care.

Want To Know More?Contact:

Chloe Johnson - Manager Medical Workforce, 8668 7586, [email protected]

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance, professional development, Super and Regional Incentive location amount, with Private Practice Arrangements and Attraction and Retention Allowances subject to fellowship.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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.
• This is a part-time vacancy, working 30 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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

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Application Closing Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026 - 11:55PM

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Stroke Coordinator

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Work type: Part time

Location: Far North

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery, Project and Program Management

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• Part Time 0.5 FTE | Temporary (up to 30 June 2027)
• Base Salary Range: $132,794 - $138,730 p.a (pro rata) | RN/M3 $123,048 - $133,957 p.a (pro rata) | AHP4

Appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join us as a Stroke Coordinator and provide specialist leadership to strengthen stroke care across the Flinders and Upper North!

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

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
• Grow Your Career: Access to professional development, clinical supervision, and support for new graduates, including the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health.
• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual 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: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

You will provide specialist clinical leadership and expert consultancy to support high-quality stroke care across FUNLHN. Working across inpatient and community settings, you will coordinate complex care, support multidisciplinary teams, monitor outcomes and lead service development, education and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen regional stroke services.

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952234 RN/M3 Role Description

952234 AHP4 Role Description

About You:

• Please refer to the role descriptions for the specific qualifications and requirements relevant to each classification.
• Demonstrated specialist clinical expertise in stroke care and rural or regional healthcare.
• Strong clinical leadership, consultation and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience in care coordination, education, service development and quality improvement.
• Ability to analyse and report clinical data, support evidence-based practice and contribute to stroke service accreditation and national targets.

Want To Know More? Contact

Rylee Howell - Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, (08) 8668 7721, [email protected]

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role descriptions for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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.
• This is a part-time vacancy, working 38 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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

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Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 - 11:55PM

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 11 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Client Service Assistant - Casual Pool

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Job no: 949194

Work type: Casual

Location: Far North

Categories: Catering and Hospitality

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta

• WHD2 | Casual

• Salary: $33.21 - $33.81 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | Casual Contract (up to 25 September 2027)

Join us as a Client Service Assistant and help create a safe, welcoming environment for our clients!

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 with FUNLHN

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN - Living and Working in Port Augusta

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• 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.

• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role:

You will provide timely, efficient and effective support across catering, cleaning and general housekeeping within the health service. Duties may include preparing, serving and delivering meals to clients, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and undertaking laundry duties as required.

949194 WHD2 Role Description

About You:

• Proven ability to work effectively within a team and support colleagues.

• Flexible approach to working across different settings and rostering requirements.

• Effective communication, interpersonal and numeracy skills.

• Ability to work under general direction, meet deadlines and manage assigned tasks.

• Previous experience in housekeeping, catering, cooking or laundry is desirable.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Terry McLoughlin - Services Manager, 8668 7794, [email protected]

Applicant Information:

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

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

• 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.

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

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Application Closing Date: Saturday 25th September 2027 - 11:55PM

Advertised: 28 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 25 Sep 2027 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time

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