SA Health
Job reference: 952234
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

Applications close: 11/11/2026 11:55 PM

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.