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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-5  $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 2/1/26

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Senior Executive Officer to deliver exceptional executive, secretariat, and project support services to a Senior Executive within our organisation. In this critical role, you will manage communications, prepare executive briefs, coordinate committee activities, and lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. With a strong focus on supporting the organisation’s operational and strategic goals, your contributions will ensure the effective alignment of executive priorities and organisational objectives.

As the Senior Executive Officer, you will act as the strategic interface across the organisation and SA Health, anticipating key issues and proactively addressing them. You will facilitate collaboration across teams, provide leadership in strategic corporate initiatives, and ensure best-practice management of strategic committees supporting the CALHN Executive Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives on making an impact in a complex and fast-paced environment. If you’re ready to drive meaningful outcomes and build strong partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in strategic and operational support. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional Organisation and Decision-Making Skills
  Proven ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines under pressure, and make effective decisions in dynamic, changing environments.

• Advanced Communication and Analytical Expertise
  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for preparing high-quality reports, analysing complex issues, and negotiating successful outcomes.

• Technical Proficiency and Project Support
  Experience with project management, change management, and proficiency in Microsoft applications to enhance efficiency and resilience.

• Commitment to Leadership and Collaboration
  Demonstrated ability to liaise with senior executives, foster productive relationships, and contribute to quality improvement and strategic health service delivery initiatives.

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: 891387

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24 January 2024

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

 891387 RD Senior Executive Officer.pdf

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