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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northgate
• Salary:   ASO-8   $121,107 - $125,679 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time temporary up to 1 February 2027

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Business Manager – ACAS to oversee the business administration and statewide operational support for the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS). This role is responsible for the effective management of financial operations, staffing, workflow systems, data quality, resource and fleet coordination, and ensuring compliance with contractual and policy requirements. You will play a key role in supporting the efficiency and accountability of ACAS by driving business performance and administrative integrity across the service.

Your leadership will ensure the delivery of consistent and high-quality statewide administrative functions, while also identifying opportunities for revenue optimisation and system improvement. With a strong understanding of health administration and governance, you will bring expertise in managing complex service environments and leading business support teams in alignment with organisational goals.

About You

You are a highly capable and strategic business professional with proven leadership experience in managing complex health service operations. With strong financial, administrative, and contractual oversight skills, you excel in driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and aligning business functions with aged care reform and health service priorities.

• Hold (or are completing) a tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.

• Demonstrated expertise in health service planning, budget and contract management, service improvement, and cross-sector stakeholder engagement.

• Strong leadership, change management, and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and negotiating at senior levels.

• Deep knowledge of aged care reforms, My Aged Care systems, quality and safety standards, and public sector HR, WHS, and performance frameworks.

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 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: 929912

Enquiries to:

Hugh Beil, Statewide Director, ACAS
Phone: 0455 095 999
E-mail: Hugh.Beil@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 27th February 2026

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

 Business Manager Statewide ACAS.pdf

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