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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Glenside
• Salary  ASO-5  $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 3/10/25

About the Role

As the Executive and Project Officer for the Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP), you will play a pivotal role in supporting program wide projects. This dynamic position involves managing communications with internal and external stakeholders, developing project plans, and overseeing key initiatives to ensure the MHCP achieves its strategic and operational objectives. You will be entrusted with creating executive briefs, implementing strategies, reporting requirements and providing proactive project support to the MHCP. You will also provide back-up cover to the Executive Assistant to the MHCP.

You will be responsible for ensuring the effective governance of MHCP committees and coordinating with the Senior Leadership Team and Project teams to drive successful outcomes. Your role will serve as a strategic link between CALHN and external oversight bodies, identifying issues that require attention and providing leadership in the development of key corporate and management initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for mental health to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong blend of experience, skills, and dedication. You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and be passionate about contributing to the success of the Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP).

• Proven experience in executive support, project management, and liaising with senior executives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise reporting and decision-making.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments, managing change, and developing collaborative relationships.

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:   889174

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 3 January 2025

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

 889174 RD Executive and Project Officer.pdf

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