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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-4  $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real impact? As the Business Officer, you will be at the heart of our Program, providing expert advice and consultancy in human resources, finance, and administrative management. This dynamic role involves overseeing financial and administrative support services staff, maintaining robust financial systems, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of service agreements and transactions. Your skills in budget preparation, asset monitoring, and data analysis will contribute to driving operational efficiency and program success.

Beyond the numbers, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing building maintenance and minor works requests, as well as investigating cost-benefit trends and performance data to guide strategic decision-making. This is your opportunity to showcase your leadership and analytical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise truly makes a difference. Join us in shaping a brighter future for our Program and the communities we serve.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and skilled professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is ready to make a meaningful impact. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong communication and leadership skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation expertise, and the ability to manage staff effectively.
• Proven experience and technical expertise: Hands-on experience in investigations, policy application, and database/reporting system development using software like Microsoft and databases.
• Knowledge across key domains: Solid understanding of HR management, budgetary processes, OHS&W requirements, and quality improvement techniques.
• Adaptability and commitment: Ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and deliver outstanding customer service with initiative and drive.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 887337

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday  6 December 2024

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

 887337 RD Business Officer.pdf

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