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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Hawker
• OPS2 | Part Time 0.2 FTE | Ongoing
  
• Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Be part of our team as a Diversional Activity Coordinator and help create joyful, purposeful experiences that enhance quality of life for our aged care residents!

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.

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

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN! and Hawker Memorial Hospital

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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

About the Role:

As a Diversional Activity Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of residents by planning and delivering engaging social and recreational activities. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and working closely with the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, you’ll help create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters independence, boosts self-esteem, and supports emotional and social wellbeing. Your creativity and compassion will help residents stay connected, active, and fulfilled.

About You:

• Current South Australian Driver's License.
• Previous Paramedical Aide or equivalent experience.
• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

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 15 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: 908004

Want To Know More? Contact:

Ashley Parkinson - Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, 8648 4007, Ashley.Parkinson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

908004 OPS2 Role Description.pdf

JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf

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