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• Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with short commutes, affordable housing, and genuine work-life balance
• Lead meaningful work that directly supports the health and wellbeing of the Limestone Coast community
• Access professional development opportunities and attractive incentives, including relocation assistance and accommodation support (up to 6 months)

Job reference: 931128
Location: Limestone Coast
Job status: Full Time Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Overview

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network has an exciting opportunity to join the Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (MGDHS) leadership team. We are seeking a dynamic operational leader to provide pivotal oversight and direction across the hospital’s non-clinical services.

Working within a complex 24/7 health environment, you will lead diverse operational teams, manage competing priorities and resolve practical challenges that directly impact service delivery. This position will suit a confident and adaptable leader who builds strong relationships, makes sound decisions under pressure and takes accountability for outcomes.

Step into a valued leadership role and help shape the systems that enable exceptional care

This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for overseeing corporate operational functions across MGHDS. You will work closely with executive leaders, clinical managers and corporate partners to ensure essential services operate safely, efficiently and in alignment with governance requirements.

Reporting to the Executive Officer, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will lead a diverse workforce, strengthen accountability and support cross-functional collaboration. You will drive operational improvement initiatives, optimise processes and contribute to sustainable performance across the site.

Success in this role requires strong interpersonal capability, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining service continuity and organisational confidence.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee delivery of high‑quality environmental and business services across MGDHS.
• Coordinate and support corporate and non‑clinical service operations
• Contribute to sitewide operational planning and performance as a member of the senior management team
• Support effective workforce management, resource allocation and service evaluation
• Lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency and service reliability

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability, with the ability to assess risk and implement practical solutions
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment
• Experience leading teams, fostering accountability and supporting capability development
• Clear and confident communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing, with the ability to lead in accordance with the Premier’s Safety Commitment and legislative requirements, applying recognised risk‑management frameworks (e.g., AS/NZS 4360 or equivalent).

Why join us?

• Play a key role in shaping corporate service delivery across the Limestone Coast
• Build leadership experience while leading a high-impact team
• Make a real difference across the Limestone Coast through the work you do
• 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, be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading. 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
• Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Confidential counselling and support via our free Employee Assistance Program.

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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 with a strong sense of community
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.

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

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Applicant Information

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Salary: ASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + Salary Packaging Benefits + Leave Loading + 12% Superannuation

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

Check(s)

• 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 B

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

Enquiries

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact LCLHN Recruitment Team on Phone: 0407629871 or via E-mail: Health.LCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 13 March 2026 - 2 week close - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 931128 - LCLHN Role Description Corporate Manager Operations.pdf

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