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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA Dental, Adelaide
• Salary   ASO-6  $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 10/7/26

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead complex and meaningful projects within our Health Promotion Unit. In this pivotal role, you will design and manage initiatives that support the oral health and overall wellbeing of priority population groups. Your work will bring together a broad network of dental and non-dental agencies, ensuring collaborative, inclusive approaches to project delivery that truly make a difference in people’s lives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in integrating oral and general health, while advising a range of internal and external stakeholders. You'll play a key role in shaping policy, influencing practice, and strengthening partnerships that deliver better care outcomes across the community. If you're passionate about health equity, teamwork, and creating real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You're a strategic thinker and effective communicator with a passion for driving health outcomes through collaborative project delivery. You bring a balance of practical experience and strong interpersonal skills to lead impactful programs across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Proven ability to lead complex health-related projects with strong planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience in managing competing priorities, budgets, change processes, and conflict resolution in high-impact environments.

• Strong knowledge of oral and general health issues, including their integration, and understanding of review and evaluation methodologies.

• Skilled in building effective partnerships, using risk management principles, and navigating Work Health and Safety requirements.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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:  904121

Enquiries to: Rachael Thomas, Manager Health Promotion, SA Dental 

Phone: 0438 552 677 

Email: rachael.thomas@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 13 June 2025

Attachments

 904121 RD Program Manager.pdf

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