Program Manager, Home Support

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Program Manager, Home Support, Port Lincoln
• Salary:  $105,747 - $111,854 p.a. - ASO6; $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. - AHP3; $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. - RN/RM3  + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-time position 

Please note this role is multi-classed as ASO6 or AHP3 or RN/RM3 and classification will be determined by qualifications held.

Overview

Are you passionate about creating inclusive, impactful community health services? We’re looking for a Program Manager Home Support to join the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) to help shape and deliver high-quality home care programs that make a real difference in people's lives. Please note this role is multi-classed as ASO6 or AHP3 or RN/RM3 and classification will be determined by qualifications held.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and management of Home Support programs.
• Drive community participation, service delivery, and achieve key performance indicators.
• Ensure equitable access to services for those in need, with a focus on early intervention and prevention.
• Enhance the quality and safety of services, adhering to National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Foster collaboration across government bodies and communities to provide integrated services.
• Develop innovative solutions that respond to community health needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Leadership Skills: Strong communicator with problem-solving, conflict resolution, and motivational abilities.
• Experience: Background in management, project leadership, financial and resource management, and working within a healthcare setting.
• Qualifications: To be appointed to RN/RM3 level you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate, with at least 3 years post registration experience. To be appointed to AHP3 level you must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession, and be eligible for full membership of the relevant Professional Association. 
• Commitment to Change: Ability to adapt and lead through evolving services and community demands.

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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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 have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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 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 - 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 949258

Enquiries

Marcia Octoman
Position: Operations Manager, Country Health Connect
Phone: 0466 519 936
E-mail: Marcia.Octoman@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Eligibility Open to Everyone 

 949258 - AHP3 - Program Manager Home Support - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf

 949258 - ASO6 - Program Manager Home Support - C&AH - Role Description.pdf

 949258 - RN3A - Program Manager Home Support - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf