SA Health
Job reference: 952290
Location: 5118 - GAWLER EAST
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
  
  
• Location: Gawler / Negotiable
  
  
• Salary: ASO7 $116,089 - $125,490 per annum
  
  
• Permanent/Ongoing, Full-time

 

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

The Environmental Sustainability Coordinator offers an exciting opportunity to lead and embed sustainability across the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN).

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainability agenda whilst working collaboratively across the organisation - to drive innovation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve resource efficiency and embed environmentally responsible practices into the way we work. From developing sustainability strategies and supporting organisational reform to identifying new opportunities for climate action, you’ll have the opportunity to influence both strategic direction and day-to-day practice.

If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready to turn ideas into action, we’d love to hear from you.

 

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times, supported by systems and processes that assure us of the quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

  

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Are you….

• A sustainability professional ready to make an impact, with experience developing, implementing and evaluating sustainability, climate action and organisational improvement initiatives within a complex organisation.
• A strategic thinker and strong project leader who can navigate competing priorities, lead complex initiatives and turn strategy into measurable outcomes.
• An engaging communicator and collaborator who can build trusted relationships, influence change and inspire people to embrace more sustainable ways of working.
• A sustainability expert with strong analytical skills, bringing knowledge of emissions management, climate change, resource efficiency and contemporary sustainability practices, with the ability to turn data and insights into clear, evidence-based recommendations.

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on...

 

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

You will….

• Lead BHFLHN’s sustainability journey by developing and delivering key strategies, action plans and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental outcomes.
• Turn sustainability goals into practical action across energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, renewable energy and climate change adaptation.
• Use data to drive smarter decisions, developing reporting systems that track environmental performance, identify opportunities for improvement and support compliance with relevant policies and requirements.
• Bring people together to create change, working with staff, leaders, the Environment Committee, government and external partners to embed sustainable practices and drive innovation across BHFLHN.
• Build a culture of sustainability, using education, engagement and change management to empower staff and inspire meaningful action across our services.

  

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?   

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:   

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information   

• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.   

• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.   

• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.   

  

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?   

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:   

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.    

• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.   

   

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION   

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.    

   

NEED TO RELOCATE?   

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/   

   

HELP IS HERE!   

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 952290), or reach out to Daniel Panic, Director Corporate Services on Phone: 0428 114 607 via E-mail: [email protected]

To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines   

   

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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Sunday 29th November 2026 at 11.55 PM.   

Eligibility:  Open to Everyone    

 20261021 - Final Role Description - ASO7 - Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.pdf

Applications close: 29/11/2026 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.