South Australia Police

Job reference: ******

Location: **** - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Term full-time vacancy up to 6 months.

The People Culture and Wellbeing Service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Branch (HSWB) provides expert advice, consultancy and support to the SAPOL community for health, safety, injury management and wellbeing.

The Employee Assistance Section provides support services and programs delivered by qualified health professionals. Services include health and wellbeing programs, work capacity assessments, wellbeing reviews, recruitment psychometric assessments and pre-employment medical assessments.

The Senior Health Advisor is responsible for the delivery of health and wellbeing program strategies for the treatment and the prevention of injury or illness in the workplace.

The position will lead and initiate significant health projects and policy development, work practices and training programs.

Special Conditions

The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience.Hold and maintain a current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and an appropriate practising certificate without limitations/restrictions to practice.Proven verbal,



written and interpersonal skills appropriate to a professional working environment, including the ability to communicate at all levels within an organisation.Ability to plan and deliver high quality training and education programs, to meet set timelines.Demonstrated capacity to maintain awareness of relevant contemporary skilled and legislative issues in relation to the health, safety and welfare of employees.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team with flexibility and innovation that builds working relationships.Ability to conduct research, investigate and analyse problems then formulate and activate appropriate solutions to those problems.Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health practices including fields of education, training, screening and workforce assessment and monitoring.Ability to work autonomously to prioritise workloads and achieve long term goals.Detailed knowledge of contemporary communicable diseases and its control in the workplace with knowledge of Quality Improvement systems as applied to a healthcare setting.

Salary

ASO6 - $105,747 - $111,854 per annum.

Enquiries

Jodie Matthews

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Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.



Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF**** Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal prospect employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications close: 11/08/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:

PID - ASO6 Senior Health Advisor.pdf RF**** - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

Flexibility Statement

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.

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