SA Health
Job reference: 935227
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• RN/M5.2 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $167,282 p.a

Join us as a Nursing Director - Community & Allied Health and lead impactful service delivery across the region!

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!

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

 

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply).  Plus, boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals.
• 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).

 

Site and Service:

Allied and Community Health

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary professionals united by a common goal: improving health outcomes for our community. Based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, we also deliver care through regular outreach clinics in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Marree, and Leigh Creek. We provide a wide range of centre-based, in-home, and community-based services for people of all ages, tailoring care to meet individual needs. From therapy and rehabilitation to health education and support, our teams are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care where it matters most. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

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

 

About the Role:

As the Nursing Director - Community & Allied Health, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across community nursing and midwifery services within FUNLHN. Reporting to senior executive leadership, you will be accountable for governance, practice standards and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services that support strong patient and community outcomes.

In this role, you will lead the development and evaluation of contemporary models of care, support workforce planning and performance, and drive service improvement initiatives. You will work closely with key stakeholders to implement policy, manage projects and respond to emerging service needs, while fostering a patient-centred culture and strong multidisciplinary collaboration. You will also contribute to education, research and innovation, supporting a skilled, engaged workforce and continuous improvement across the service.

 

About You:

• You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• You must be a registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 5 years post registration experience. Experience as a leader or manager in the health care industry.
• You must have experience in managing and leading teams.
• You must have experience in leading services or organisations through times of extensive change.
• You must have experience in applying contemporary management processes and practices in a health care setting.
• You must have experience in leading quality improvement initiatives in health care settings.
• You must have experience working with First Nations consumers.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

 

Applicant Information:

• 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.
• 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:

Ilse-Marie Foord - Executive Director Community and Allied Health, 8648 8447, ilse-marie.foord@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 935227

Application Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 - 11:55PM

 

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

935227 RN/M5.2 Role Description

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Applications close: 15/05/2026 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.