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• Rural Support Service (Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)
• Classification: SAES-Level 1
• Temporary Full Time role working over a 5-day roster with a 3-year term contact

The Rural Support Service (RSS) supports South Australian regional Local Health Networks (rLHNs) by delivering efficient and collaborative shared services that support innovation, enhance connectivity, streamline operations, and enable rLHNs to achieve their strategic goals.

As Executive Director, you will lead a statewide shared service that provides corporate, clinical and clinical support services to support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient healthcare across regional South Australia.

The RSS delivers services to:

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN)
• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN)
• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN)
• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN)
• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN)
• Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN)

The RSS delivers value by reducing duplication, fostering collaboration, meeting customer expectations, and providing targeted advocacy and policy support at the request of regional LHNs. As part of BHFLHN, services are delivered through formalised service agreements with the six Regional LHNs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the efficient and effective delivery of corporate and enabling shared services across six Regional LHNs.
• Drive operational efficiency by reducing duplication and maximising cost-effective service delivery.
• Foster collaboration and shared learning across regional health networks.
• Ensure services meet customer expectations and align with LHN strategic goals.
• Provide targeted advocacy and act as a shared voice for regional health services when required.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Are you an experienced executive leader with a strong track record in delivering large-scale shared or corporate services?
• Do you have the ability to foster collaboration and strengthen partnerships across diverse stakeholders?
• Are you skilled at driving operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality service delivery?
• Can you provide strategic leadership that supports innovation, connectivity, and regional health priorities?

About RSS

The RSS is a Directorate of BHFLHN 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 RSS

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. 
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• 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!

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

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (minimal patient contact)

Help is Here! Please refer to the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 929478), or reach out to Lyn Pascoe, Executive Assistant to CEO BHFLHN on Telephone: 7133 9428, Mobile: 0468 545 225 or via E-mail: lynette.pascoe@sa.gov.au  

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

Application Closing Date

Monday 9th March 2026 - 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

929478 SAES-Level 1 Role Description