SA Health
Job reference: 916914
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Port Augusta or Whyalla
• ASO4 | Part Time 0.5 FTE | Ongoing
  
• Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a  

Join our team as an Aboriginal Cross-Cultural Project Officer and lead initiatives that strengthen cultural safety and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal 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!

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta and Whyalla

 

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:

Join our team as an Aboriginal Cross-Cultural Project Officer and play a vital role in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Flinders & Upper North region. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of the Aboriginal Cross-Cultural Education Package and skill-building workshops for health staff, while supporting service coordination to strengthen culturally safe care. Working collaboratively with health units, community councils, service providers, and other stakeholders, you'll help reduce duplication, enhance service distribution, and contribute to key performance outcomes in Aboriginal Health. This is an opportunity to use your expertise and leadership to create meaningful, lasting change in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.

Aboriginal Workforce Inspiring Stories - Working at FUNLHN

 

About You:

• Experience in the development and delivery of cross-cultural education programs.
• Experience in researching and report writing.
• Experience in working with community groups.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C

 

Applicant Information:

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• 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 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.

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Eugene Warrior - Director Aboriginal Health, (08) 8668 7512, Eugene.Warrior@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 916914

Application Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 - 11:55PM

 

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

916914 ASO4 Role Description

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Applications close: 13/04/2026 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.