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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Family Health Service (CAFHS), North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary – ASO6, $102,171 - $108,071, + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time – 2-month Term contract (part time will also be considered)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Fatherhood Project Allyship Lead works in partnership to design, deliver, and evaluate initiatives that strengthen father engagement across CaFHS. The lead will drive evidence-based, equitable, father-inclusive practice and support high-quality program delivery and improved family outcomes.

Key duties of the role

• Establish the scope, deliverables, timeframes, and desired outcomes for each component of the project
• Research and analyse current trends and prepare associated documentation containing culturally appropriate options and recommendations
• Prepare and contribute to the development of reports, project briefs, and project plans
• Monitor performance against the project plan outcomes
• Identify, prioritise, and forward plan projects in alignment with organisational directions, values, and plans.
• Bring together multi-disciplinary staff of different disciplines and educating the group on how to formulate and agree on effective project management principles.

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment and independently under limited direction to plan, organise, and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to liaise, consult, and engage in a culturally sensitive manner with staff, communities, individuals, and agencies.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven experience in developing and planning complex and significant project work to achieve outcomes promptly.
• Knowledge of all aspects of project planning and management.

Enquiries can be directed to

Alice Steeb

83031522

alice.steeb@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO6 - Fatherhood Project Allyship Lead - Role Description - 936040.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 7 May 2026 11:55PM