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About the role
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Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
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Part Time 0.6 FTE | Temporary (up to 31 December 2026)
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Base Salary Range:
- AHA2 | $67,979 p.a (pro rata)
- AHA3 | $72,753 - $77,536 p.a (pro rata)
Appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Join us as an Allied Health Assistant and help improve care across regional
communities!
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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5uurPYJXA] - Living and Working in Port Augusta [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCsApGMam5Q]
To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health
Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public%20Content/SA%20Health%20Internet/Careers/Working%20for%20SA%20Health/Our%20services/Working%20at%20FUNLHN/Working%20at%20Flinders%20and%20Upper%20North%20Local%20Health%20Network]
Our Benefits
- Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/] 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 [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/working+for+sa+health/our+services/working+in+regional+sa/transition+to+professional+practice+program+for+allied+health+professionals].
- Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
- Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport [https://portal.fitnesspassport.com.au/FUNLS] 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 [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C18d3028d50cd48f2462d08dbb2799fe7%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638300007679569025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1zKcgABuewu6Uh0vCdZRkoHH5bXRCtIUyBTpGA2kxg%3D&reserved=0].
- Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
About the Role
You will support the delivery of high-quality allied health services under the
supervision of qualified clinicians. You will assist with therapy programs, patient care, equipment preparation, patient transport and administrative tasks, contributing to safe, person-centred care across a range of clinical settings.
Depending on your classification level, you may also undertake more advanced
clinical support activities, supervise junior Allied Health Assistants and assist with student learning.
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About You
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred care, workplace safety and confidentiality.
- Ability to follow clinical direction and assist with a range of therapy and support activities.
- AHA2: Hold or be working towards Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent.
- AHA3: Hold Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent.
Want To Know More? Contact
Tess Badenoch - Regional Team Leader (Clinical Services), 8648 8327, teresa.badenoch@sa.gov.au [teresa.badenoch@sa.gov.au]
Applicant Information
- This role attracts a fixed allowance that ensures a minimum salary equivalent to AHA2 (third increment) pro-rated, based on the Undertaking as within the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.
- 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 [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] 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 45 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply
[https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information.
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 19th August 2026 - 11:55PM
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About SA Health
This is the official LinkedIn page of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), which supports approximately 41,000 residents across the largest geographic area of any LHN in South Australia, including the Eyre Peninsula and Far North Outback extending to the Northern Territory border and the Western Australian border. We also have the highest proportion of residents who identify as Aboriginal - 11% compared with the South Australian total of 2.0 %. We run 14 hospitals and health clinics, 10 of which combine hospital and residential aged care services, community-based Mental Health and a community health service, Country Health Connect, based at 12 sites, which delivers more instances of care than our hospital and residential aged care facilities put together. We own and run three GP practices, a remote area clinica at Oodnadatta and the Amata Family Wellbeing Centre.