SA Health
Job reference: 918958
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla or Port Augusta
• RN/M1 | Full/Part Time | Contract up to 6 months
• Multiple Positions Available
• Base Salary Range: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a

Are you a passionate Midwife looking to broaden your skills while making a meaningful impact in regional communities?

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you'll have more time for what matters most - whether that's exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You'll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

 

FIFO/DIDO Benefits:

• Kilometre allowances for car travel.
• Travel time reimbursement. 
• Flights provided for Whyalla-based placements only.
• Accommodation supplied for the duration of your placement.

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta and Whyalla

 

About the Role:

We're seeking dedicated and compassionate Midwives for FIFO/DIDO positions, providing high‑quality, woman‑centred care across the antenatal, birthing and postnatal journey.

In this role, you'll enjoy a unique blend of professional development, clinical variety and the rewarding experience of working in a supportive regional healthcare environment. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, holistic care and have the opportunity to broaden your practice across the entire continuum of midwifery.

 

About You:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

 

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Angela McLachlan - Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery, 0434 670 707, angela.mclachlan@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 918958

Application Closing Date: Saturday 25th April 2026 - 11.55PM

 

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

918958 RN/M1 Role Description

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Applications close: 25/04/2026 11:55 PM

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.