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 OpportunityBased 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 ResponsibilitiesSA 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.
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
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)
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
Phone: 86262121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
10 October 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Attachments
908495 - ASO4 - Aboriginal Patient Pathways Officer - Ceduna - Role Description.pdf
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