Apply now Job no: 933110
Work type: Full time
Location: Country SA - Location negotiable
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
* Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
* AHP5 | Full Time | Ongoing
* Base Salary Range: $132,440 - $144,852 p.a
Join us as an Allied Health Director and lead impactful change across a diverse regional health network!
About the Role
As the Allied Health Director, you will provide strategic leadership for allied health workforce development, service redesign and clinical governance initiatives across FUNLHN. Working closely with executive leaders, multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, you will drive initiatives that strengthen service quality, workforce capability and integration of care across the network. In this role, you will lead the Allied Health leadership team, deliver high‑level projects and provide expert consultancy advice on workforce and service development. You will contribute to the development of policy, education programmes and clinical governance frameworks, while representing allied health at regional, state and national levels. You will also lead key initiatives focused on workforce planning, recruitment and retention, clinical education and research, supporting the ongoing growth and sustainability of allied health services.
* You must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for membership of the relevant Professional Association.
* For disciplines requiring registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled.
* If the profession is self‑regulated, participation in the professional associations accredited continuous professional development program is desirable.
* A higher qualification in a relevant area such as health service management, professional specialisation or clinical education will be highly regarded.
* You will provide expert consultancy advice on regional and remote allied health matters.
* You will lead development of services, standards and practice improvements.
* You will deliver statewide clinical education programmes and resources.
* You will set strategic direction, priorities and resource allocation with high‑level professional independence.
* You will apply advanced knowledge of workforce, service delivery and strategic priorities.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
* Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
* 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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
* 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.
Sara Holsman - Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Community and Allied Health, (08) 8648 8447, Sara.Holsman@sa.gov.au
Job Ref: 933110
Application Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 - 11:55PM
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