Aboriginal Patient Pathways Officer

Job no: 908495

Work type: Full time, Part time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services, Aboriginal Health

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Salary: ASO4 $76,561 to $80,256 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Permanent Full Time or Part Time position (hours negotiable)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

Join SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across country South Australia. This full-time ongoing position (hours negotiable) offers the opportunity to work as a cultural broker, ensuring seamless patient journeys for our community members.

About the Opportunity

Based in Ceduna, you will serve as the central contact point coordinating transition care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients embarking on healthcare journeys. Working within our collaborative health system, you will implement the COAG Fixing the Gaps and Improving Patient Journey Program while reporting to the Executive Officer Director of Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive support, planning and monitoring throughout patient journeys from country and back home
• Build health service capacity and resources for culturally appropriate patient preparation
• Develop strong partnerships with discharge teams, Patient Liaison Nurses and Aboriginal Liaison Officers
• Identify and address barriers within hospital and health systems
• Facilitate access to culturally appropriate transition care across mainstream and Aboriginal Community Controlled sectors
• Support chronic disease care plan development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

Why Choose SA Health?

SA Health is committed to improving cultural security within public health settings. You will join a supportive team dedicated to closing health gaps and ensuring equitable healthcare access. We offer competitive conditions, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to genuine health improvements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This role suits candidates passionate about cultural advocacy and healthcare coordination. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and understanding of cultural protocols would be highly regarded.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us improve patient journeys across the Eyre and Western region.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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.

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

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description provided below. Job ref: 908495

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch

Position: Administration Officer

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Application Closing Date

10 October week close PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 10 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time