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SA Health
Job reference: 876257
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Aboriginal Health, Port Augusta
• Salary: $85,790 - $95,413 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025) - ASO5

The Role
As the Continuity of Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless patient journeys across the SA Health System, focusing on Aboriginal children aged 0-4 and their mothers. Your expertise will help provide a responsive liaison service that connects clients and health services, making a meaningful difference in their care.
In this dynamic position, you'll coordinate consultations with consumers and stakeholders to assess service options tailored to individual needs. You'll also engage in vital data collection, document preparation, and reporting, all while contributing to the improvement of health outcomes for Aboriginal families.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, learn more about what salary packaging is.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

The Region
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.
Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Looking for a change in scenery? – Administration Roles
Looking for a change in scenery? – Aboriginal Workforce
Aboriginal Workforce Inspiring Stories – Working at FUNLHN
For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a large regional hospital that provides a wide range of services including emergency, general and surgical, maternity, outpatient, and outreach services. The hospital has 58 beds including flex and monitored beds. The Port Augusta Hospital also has chemotherapy services and has a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department, both of which are the largest outside of Adelaide. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health
About Port Augusta.pdf

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B
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: 876257

Enquiries
Leetoiya Coulthard
Aboriginal Engagement and Development Officer
Phone: 8668 7395
E-mail: Leetoiya.Coulthard@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date
Friday 1st November 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments
876257 ASO5 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.