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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network 
• Mental Health Services, Glenside
• Salary   AHP-4  $114,314 - $124,449 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary   RN-4    $132,177 - $137,771 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 10/12/25                          

About the role

Accountable for the outcomes of a comprehensive range of projects within the Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP), Central Adelaide Health Local Health Network (CALHN). Role will have primary responsibility for projects related to the development of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.

This role brings significant clinical experience to develop, oversee, manage, and evaluate projects (inclusive of programs and systems) to address inconsistencies between practice and policy, contributing to a safe and positive work culture in the interest of patient/client outcomes, and builds the capacity and capabilities of the program workforce.

The Senior Project Lead – Clinical Reform will:

• Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of large -scale projects under the governance of the MHCP Project Committee with primary responsibility for the new TQEH Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with clinicians, consumers (and their representatives) to identify needs and determine program priorities.
• Participate in and support internal and external advisory groups/expert panels/working groups and committees as required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation within CALHN, of State and National policies to address professional allied health, nursing and medical matters related to portfolio responsibilities.

Qualifications

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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:  892021

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday  21 February 2025

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

 892021 RD AHP-4.pdf

 892021 RD RN-4.pdf

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