Lifestyle Program Coordinator- Southern Flinders

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 879894
**Location**: 5473 - GLADSTONE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Healthy Ageing Team**:

- **Located within Southern Flinders - Crystal Brook, Gladstone and Laura**:

- **Salary $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) OPS2**:

- **Employment Part time - Short Term up to 30 June 2025 (24 hours per week)**

**Overview**

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Lifestyle Program Coordinator for a short-term contract in the vibrant Yorke and Mid North region, specifically within the Crystal Brook, Gladstone, and Laura communities.

**About the Role**

In this rewarding role, you’ll empower individuals by delivering engaging day programs for participants in the Commonwealth Home Support Program and other initiatives. You’ll have the chance to work both independently and collaboratively, providing exceptional care and support to those who need it most.

While navigating the unique challenges of rural and remote work, you’ll hone your problem-solving abilities, time management skills, and task prioritisation—all while making a real difference in the lives of others.

Why Join Us?
- **Impactful Work**: Help enhance the quality of life for aged, frail, and disabled individuals.
- **Supportive Environment**: We value diversity and inclusivity, offering competitive remuneration and supported training opportunities.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Enjoy a fulfilling role that respects your personal time.

Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in health-related direct care services, particularly for the aged or disabled.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management and task prioritisation abilities.

**About our Region**

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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**Applicant Information**

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Check(s)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- 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 B

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**:879894**.

**Enquiries**

Emmaly Wright
Team Leader Healthy Ageing Northern
Phone: 0468 860 182

**Application Closing Date**

11 October 2024 - 11.55PM

**Attachments**

879894 Lifestyle Program Coordinator Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

**Flexibility Statement**
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.