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• Rural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)
• Location negotiable, including working from home
• Salary: RN/RM3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a (pro rata) + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• Temporary part time contract working 45.6 hours per fortnight over a 5 day roster up to 19 June 2026

About the role

The Rural Support Service is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Officer – Clinical Services to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative, evidence-based models of care that strengthen community-based healthcare and reduce pressure on hospital services.

This temporary part-time role provides an opportunity to lead and support state-wide and regional initiatives, working closely with clinical leaders, regional Local Health Networks, and the Department for Health and Wellbeing. You’ll apply your nursing expertise, project management skills, and strategic thinking to enhance services and improve health outcomes for rural and remote communities.

How will you contribute

• Lead and support the planning, delivery and evaluation of projects focused on reorienting care to community and primary health settings.
• Provide expert clinical advice to ensure nursing input informs the design and implementation of service strategies.
• Support service innovation through data analysis, research, policy development, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain partnerships across regional health networks, government, and community sectors to support sustainable health reform.

Who are we looking for?

• Are you a registered nurse with experience in clinical project delivery and health service redesign?
• Do you have a strong ability to analyse complex issues, develop evidence-based strategies and lead change in dynamic healthcare settings?
• Are you committed to advancing culturally safe care and working effectively with Aboriginal communities and consumers?
• Do you thrive in collaborative environments, engaging stakeholders to deliver outcomes that matter for rural South Australians?

About RSS

The RSS is a business unit in SA Health and provides services throughout regional South Australia to support the six regional local health networks (LHNs). It employs around 260 people who work in 37 regional, rural and remote SA locations, or in the RSS’s three Adelaide offices. Many RSS staff enjoy working from home or remotely and benefit from the work-life balance this provides. They enjoy the freedom to further their career while remaining part of their local community and contributing to health care right across regional South Australia.

Benefits of joining us

The RSS is dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits including:

• Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements: 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.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to RSS and BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.

Join the RSS for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The RSS is an equal opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

This is a part time vacancy, working 45.6 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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. You can refer to the SA Health Immunisation Policy here. 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.
• You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Registered Nurse within our organisation.

Information about relocation support working for SA Health can be found here

Help is here! Please refer to the details in the Role Description below (job reference 904039) or reach out to Andrea Church, Manager Service Initiatives on Phone: 0477315729 or via E-mail: Andrea.Church@sa.gov.au

Besides speaking with Andrea, please refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Application closing date

Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:55PM

Attachments

904039 RN3 Senior Project Officer Clinical Services - Role Description.pdf

About RSS factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines