Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 900576
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla
- AHA3 | Part Time 0.5 FTE | Ongoing
- Base Salary Range: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a (pro rata)
- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits ( salary packaging ).
Join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of our community through your skills and commitment!
About Us:
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
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
About Whyalla.pdf
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:
- Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
- Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
Support and Training:
- Supervision - as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
- Access to Professional Development funding
- Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
- Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
- Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) - for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance
About the Role:
As a vital member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, the Allied Health Assistant provides essential clinical support to Allied Health Professionals under the guidance of the Team Leader. Working closely with clinicians, this role involves delivering a range of screenings, therapeutic programs, and client-focused activities that enhance the delivery of allied health services. The Allied Health Assistant also plays an active role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative programs - contributing meaningfully to patient care and outcomes in collaboration with Allied Health professionals.
Learn more about our Allied Health workforce
Looking for a change in scenery? - Allied Health
About You:
- Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent.
- Experience working in a service environment.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information:
- This is a part time vacancy, working 37.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
- 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: 900576
Want To Know More? Contact:
Selina Ashton - Team Leader: Nursing OOHS FUNLHN , 0 410 643 391 , selina.ashton@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments:
900576 AHA3 Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
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.