Child Health & Development Team Coordinator

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta or Whyalla
• AHP2 | Part Time 0.6 FTE | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a (pro rata)
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in our community—your skills and commitment can help shape healthier futures!

About Us:

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.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

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Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

• Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to Professional Development funding
• Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

The Child Health & Development Team Coordinator plays a pivotal role in shaping the wellbeing of children and families in the community. Drawing on broad clinical experience and growing expertise—whether generalist or specialist—they lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of integrated health and development services tailored to local needs. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the coordinator also supports the growth of the next generation of health professionals by providing guidance to less experienced colleagues, assistants, and students. As a key member of a dynamic, multi-professional team, they champion a holistic approach that blends prevention, early intervention, targeted treatment, and ongoing evaluation to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

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About You:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health Profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. For those professions requiring Registration, all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional association accredited continuing professional development program.
• Provide professional services to client groups in complex situations, applying both generalist and specialist knowledge.
• Exercise professional judgment in selecting and adapting established methods and techniques.
• Offer clinical and consultative services across various settings, including individual, group, and health promotion activities.
• Manage personal workload and support others in workload management, including resource allocation.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

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

Applicant Information:

• This is a part time vacancy, working 45 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
• 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 in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 907484

Want To Know More? Contact:

Kellie Sarret - A/Regional TL CHDT/NDIS Program, 8648 8327, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 - 11.55PM

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