Director Allied Health at SA Health

, , Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

144852.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic leadership, Workforce development, Service redesign, Clinical governance, Stakeholder management, Project management, Consultancy, Policy development, Clinical education, Research, Recruitment, Retention, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Health service management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/d69d6b96-632c-4ca0-908e-0ccbe94dc3e9.png] * Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla * AHP5 | Full Time | Ongoing * Base Salary Range: $132,440 - $144,852 p.a Join us as an Allied Health Director and lead impactful change across a diverse regional health network! 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! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5uurPYJXA] Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public%20Content/SA%20Health%20Internet/Careers/Working%20for%20SA%20Health/Our%20services/Working%20at%20FUNLHN/Working%20at%20Flinders%20and%20Upper%20North%20Local%20Health%20Network] 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 [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/] options. * Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from Clinical Supervision and a dedicated support program for new graduates, including Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/working+for+sa+health/our+services/working+in+regional+sa/transition+to+professional+practice+program+for+allied+health+professionals]. * 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 [https://portal.fitnesspassport.com.au/FUNLS] 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 [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C18d3028d50cd48f2462d08dbb2799fe7%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638300007679569025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1zKcgABuewu6Uh0vCdZRkoHH5bXRCtIUyBTpGA2kxg%3D&reserved=0]. * 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 [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Services/Hospitals/Regional+Hospitals+and+Health+Services/FUNLHN+hospitals+and+health+services/Country+Health+Connect+-+Flinders+and+Upper+North/Services+at+Country+Health+Connect+-+Flinders+and+Upper+North] Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG4O7hUjDpg] About the Role: As the Allied Health Director, you will provide strategic leadership for allied health workforce development, service redesign and clinical governance initiatives across FUNLHN. Working closely with executive leaders, multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, you will drive initiatives that strengthen service quality, workforce capability and integration of care across the network. In this role, you will lead the Allied Health leadership team, deliver high-level projects and provide expert consultancy advice on workforce and service development. You will contribute to the development of policy, education programs and clinical governance frameworks, while representing allied health at regional, state and national levels. You will also lead key initiatives focused on workforce planning, recruitment and retention, clinical education and research, supporting the ongoing growth and sustainability of allied health services. Learn more about our Allied Health [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MHqABA6ULU] workforce About You: * You must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for membership of the relevant Professional Association. * For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions, it is desirable to participate in the professional associations accredited continuous professional development program. * A higher qualification in a relevant area such as health service management, professional specialisation/clinical education will be highly regarded. * You will provide expert consultancy advice on regional and remote allied health matters. * You will lead development of services, standards and practice improvements. * You will deliver statewide clinical education programs and resources. * You will set strategic direction, priorities and resource allocation with high-level professional independence. * You will apply advanced knowledge of workforce, service delivery and strategic priorities. Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: * Please refer to the job pack 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. * 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. * 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 [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2FPublic%2BContent%2FSA%2BHealth%2BInternet%2FClinical%2BResources%2FClinical%2BPrograms%2Band%2BPractice%2BGuidelines%2FImmunisation%2Bfor%2Bhealth%2Bprofessionals%2FHealth%2Bcare%2Bworker%2Bimmunisation%2Band%2Bscreening%2Brequirements&data=05%7C01%7CLucy.Camilleri%40sa.gov.au%7C4f148950ac4b4148fa9f08db20524c7c%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638139310064552525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FEgqQUOdrX7RLiam9flcwd8wZBIXFYU%2BhnV5EaPrQA8%3D&reserved=0] in the workplace. Want To Know More? Contact Sara Holsman - Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Community and Allied Health, (08) 8648 8447, Sara.Holsman@sa.gov.au [Sara.Holsman@sa.gov.au] Job Ref: 933110 Application Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 - 11:55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information. 933110 AHP5 Role Description [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt1MxKYZIswZL31DoE_B-Dua12TnjlVOzY623xevUuA2GmPSu5v_qJgUVbWx6HdCz4SFKiHFEivq11Rq9fHh0yduJTm78K-ntTrwlFYG4Pq2LnkP81HQVYQTKuqUWnGUvaN-OdptDJlsIJSYspWU_zkg%7e%7e] Australian applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/australian+applicant+guidelines] International applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/international+applicant+guidelines]

Responsibilities

The Allied Health Director provides strategic leadership for workforce development, service redesign, and clinical governance across the regional health network. They lead the leadership team, drive high-level projects, and represent allied health interests at regional, state, and national levels.