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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO7
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a driven and eco-conscious Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our team within the Corporate Services division. This role is an exciting opportunity to drive positive change and shape a greener future for our healthcare facilities.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

• develop and implement comprehensive environmental sustainability strategies and policies aligned with NALHN's vision and objectives
• collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify opportunities for eco-friendly initiatives and resource optimisation
• conduct audits and assessments to evaluate the environmental impact of NALHN's operations and implement measures to mitigate adverse effects
• promote sustainable practices through education, awareness campaigns, and training programs for staff and patients
• monitor and report on environmental performance metrics, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• explore innovative solutions and emerging technologies to enhance our environmental sustainability efforts

About You:

Are you dedicated and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To thrive in this role, you must possess extensive experience in developing and implementing environmental strategies. Exceptional communication, analytical and project management skills are essential to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive impactful initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 898797

Enquiries:

Kylie Simmons

Corporate Operational Project

Phone: (08) 8282 0554

E-mail: kylie.simmons2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

25 April 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 898797 - Environmental Sustainability Manager - ASO7 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.