Job Details
Job no: 940201
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Communication, Engagement, Media and Marketing
* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network–Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
* Salary: $102,171 - $108,071 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits–ASO6
* Temporary Full-Time, up to 7 weeks from commencement
Looking for a role where you can make a real impact—fast?
This is your chance to step into a high-energy 7‐week backfill opportunity where your ideas, expertise, drive and a genuine commitment to amplifying the voices of consumers and communities will directly shape how we connect with our community and improve health outcomes across Northern Adelaide.
About the Role
You will work alongside clinicians, service managers, and community members to embed consumer perspectives into health service planning and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitating consumer and community consultation activities, including focus groups, surveys, and co‐design sessions
* Providing advice to NALHN teams on meaningful consumer engagement practice, in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
* Supporting the development and review of consumer‐facing resources to ensure accessibility and plain language across diverse community groups
* Maintaining accurate records of engagement activities and contributing to reporting on consumer feedback outcomes
* Influencing how health services engage with the community
* Deliver meaningful communication and engagement activities that reach diverse audiences
* Work alongside senior leaders, clinicians and community groups
* Leave a tangible legacy through campaigns, events and engagement strategies
This is not a "hold the fort" role—it's an opportunity to actively deliver, improve and elevate how we engage with consumers and the community.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
* Demonstrated experience in consumer engagement, community development, or a related health or social services field
* Sound understanding of person‐centred care and health literacy principles within a public health context
* Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information clearly
* Ability to build trusted relationships with consumers, carers, and multidisciplinary health teams
* Familiarity with SA Health consumer and community engagement frameworks is highly regarded
You will:
* Thrive on getting things done quickly and well
* Love working with diverse stakeholders and communities
* Bring energy, initiative and creativity to every project
* Hit the ground running and make an immediate impact
You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‐quality health services within modern facilities.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.
Benefits of Working at NALHN
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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.
Check
* National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk
Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
Application Details
Application closing date: 5 June 2026 11:55 PM
An a‐Background Statement
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Nikki Keal
Executive Assistant & Project Support
Phone: (08) 8133 2252
Email:
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