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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Station Arcade, SA 5000
• Salary $85,790 - $95,413 p.a + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice 
• Temporary, Full time position until 29 January 2027

About the Role

In this pivotal role as Manager Clinical Business Support, your focus will be operational management of a work team and organisational development, ensuring our systems, procedures and initiatives are not only effective but continually improving. Your work will help us meet our goals and deliver on our priorities, while making a meaningful difference to the wider team.

Collaboration will be at the heart of what you do. Working closely with other staff, managers and stakeholders, you’ll provide support, guidance and leadership that empowers others to succeed. This is a role where your skills in building strong relationships, streamlining processes and fostering innovation will shine – and where your efforts will directly contribute to a culture of excellence, care and continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll be an experienced and motivated leader who brings strong operational, organisational and people skills to this role. With a balance of strategic thinking and practical know-how, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and be confident working collaboratively across teams to deliver results.

• You have strong leadership and management capabilities, including experience in supervising teams, supporting performance, and driving continuous improvement.

• You bring excellent communication, negotiation and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels.

• You are highly analytical and solutions-focused, with proven experience in project planning, implementation and evaluation, as well as the ability to manage complex issues within legislative and policy frameworks.

• You bring sound knowledge of organisational policies, procedures and systems, with a commitment to workplace safety and risk management principles.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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.
• Please include in your application a Resume, Cover letter, no longer than two pages outlining your suitability to the role and three referee's including your current supervisor contact details (including email address).
• 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: 910398

Enquiries to:

Name: Kara-Lee Nikou
Position: Manager Clinical Business Improvement
Phone: 71170115
E-mail: kara-lee.nikou@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm    Wednesday, 24 September 2025

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

 910398 RD ASO5 Manager Clinical Business Support.pdf

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