- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
- Salary: AHP3 - $112,139.00 p.a. to $120,284.00 p.a. + super + salary sacrifice + regional incentives may apply
- Employment: Full-time Temporary Contract (up to 31 December 2027)
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Shape the future of early childhood support.

About the Role

An prospect to lead an innovative early childhood allied health project that will strengthen workforce capacity and expand access to support for children across Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC) settings.

As the Project Implementation Lead, you will take the project from planning through to implementation and evaluation. You will work with allied health professionals, leadership and key internal and external stakeholders to establish an AHA-led group intervention model, enabling AHA cadets to deliver evidence-informed, play-based programs under the design and clinical supervision of qualified allied health professionals.

This innovative approach will support more children and services, while enabling AHPs to focus their expertise where it is most needed, including assessment, supervision and escalation.

About You

You will be an experienced and highly competent allied health clinician, with a recognised qualification within Allied Health profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant professional association. You will have the skills to lead a project, work collaboratively and build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Your experience will include project planning, implementation and evaluation, with the ability to support service improvement, workforce development and quality outcomes.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Community and Allied Health, with line management from the Healthy Families Team Leader,



you will have the opportunity to lead this focused initiative from development through to evaluation.

For further information, including key selection criteria and role requirements, please refer to the Role Description.

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Applicant Information

SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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 - Category B

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - for further information. Job ref: 950015.

Enquiries

Renee Harmer
Acting Healthy Families Team Leader
Phone: 8638 4656
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

7 October 2026 - 11.55PM

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Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

📌 Early Childhood Project Implementation Lead (Port Pirie)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Port Pirie