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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Position based in the Limestone Coast
• Salary: RN/RM6.6 $193,019 p.a / AHP6 $152,933 p.a
• Temporary full time 6-month contract

As the Executive Director, Operations, you will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team of Limestone Coast Local Health Network , reporting directly to the CEO. This pivotal new role is your platform to lead the operational transformation of hospital and residential aged care services, ensuring strategic alignment and driving operational excellence across the LCLHN.

You will be a values-based leader with a passion for making a positive difference for the people and communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, progressive, consumer-directed care and services.
• Lead improvements in the equity of health care access, better integration of care and improved health outcomes for the community.
• Oversee pharmacy, imaging, and pathology services.
• Contribute to state-wide access and flow strategy and performance.
• Lead the operational incident and emergency response for the network.
• Inspire, support and lead a high-performing network of regional leaders.

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced executive from a nursing, allied health or relevant health background, with deep knowledge of health system reform and the delivery and management of health services in a regional setting. You will be strategic, values-led and results-driven, with a natural ability to engage others, lead complex change and deliver outcomes that matter. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and leave loading) you will also have access to salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Confidential counselling and support services are available via our free Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s) 

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct 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: 909460

Enquiries to Emma Poland, Chief Executive Officer, Phone: 0427 171 172

Application Closing Date

16 July 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

909460 Executive Director Operations - Role Description.pdf

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