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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  MAS-3   $127,859  p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the Role

Are you a dynamic HR leader passionate about driving positive workforce outcomes? As the Manager HR Operations, you will play a key role in shaping the People & Culture strategy within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (LHN). Reporting to the Director Workforce Operations, you will lead the delivery of best-practice HR Business Partnering services, ensuring proactive workforce strategies and interventions that drive continuous improvement, accountability, and a high-performing culture. Your expertise will be instrumental in navigating workforce challenges, providing contemporary solutions, and supporting the organisation in achieving its workforce goals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-level strategic advice and guidance to Executives, Directors, and Senior Managers, contributing to the achievement of SA Government, SA Health, and Central Adelaide LHN priorities. You will lead designated HR portfolios, ensuring professional and consistent people practices while preparing for future workforce changes. With a strong focus on leadership, risk management, and talent planning, you will be at the forefront of shaping a responsive, future-ready workforce. If you're ready to make an impact and drive transformational change, we want to hear from you!

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving organisational success through people and culture initiatives. To excel in this role, you will have:

• Strong Leadership & Influence – Proven ability to engage and inspire stakeholders, influence senior leaders, and drive organisational change through high-level negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving – Expertise in critically analysing complex workforce issues, developing innovative solutions, and implementing effective HR strategies to enhance business outcomes.
• HR Expertise & Operational Excellence – Extensive experience in leading HR teams, managing complex workforce matters, interpreting legislation and policies, and delivering high-quality HR services and advice.
• Commitment to Workplace Culture & Safety – A strong focus on fostering a positive and high-performing work culture, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with workplace safety and governance standards.

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:  897467

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 9  April 2025

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

 897467 RD - Manager HR Operations.pdf

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