Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

• Aboriginal Health Team, Yorke and Mid North, Port Pirie
• Salary $121,537 – $126,970 p.a. – RN/M3
• Employment Full time – Term Contract (temporary up to 30 October 2026)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Primary Health Care Manager to lead and coordinate client care within our Aboriginal Health Team Northern. This role is crucial for managing and inspiring a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality primary health care services and optimal client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse team to deliver exceptional care.
• Oversee and coordinate primary health programs and services.
• Drive performance, address practice inconsistencies, and foster a positive work environment.
• Provide top-notch health care to the Aboriginal community, focusing on holistic well-being through the Tarpari Wellbeing Centre and the Indigenous Australians Health Program.

Essential Criteria

• Be Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Have at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Experience in management and leadership roles.
• Experience in community development, project work and in applying the principles of Primary Health Care.

878603 Aboriginal Primary Health Care Manager Job Pack.pdf

About our Region

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Work with us – Yorke and Northern LHN

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

Aboriginal Rural Workforce

Applicant Information

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
• 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey – whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we can help
• Minimum of $2000 per year for professional development and training (can include registrations, travel and accommodation)
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 878603.

Enquiries

Barbara Daw
Aboriginal Health Team Leader Northern
Phone: 0481 476 222
E-mail: barbara.daw@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

8 October 2024 – 11.55PM

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