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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Health Services Programs
• Salary: $102.171 to $108,071 – AS06 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 24 Months

Overview:

The Senior Project Officer – Unplanned Care:

• Contributes to the successful delivery of a range of complex projects and initiatives that contribute to the development of service redesign, policies and strategies that aim to support health program improvements.
• Contributes to critical analysis of data and information to support evidence-based decision-making and evaluates and monitors projects to identify issues and barriers.
• Works collaboratively with Local Health Networks (LHNs), SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) and other service providers and stakeholders to coordinate and implement project plans and strategies to support health system service initiatives.
• Significantly contributes as an integral member of the Health Services Programs Branch and to the achievement of key program goals and objectives.

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

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 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.

Job ref: 934281

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

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

Special Conditions

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in health or business related discipline or project management.
• An understanding of the other Government and non-Government health related agencies, funding programs and activities.
• A clear understanding of the SA public health system and its operations attained through experience within an operational setting e.g. Health Service or Health Unit.

Please refer to pages 4–6 for further details on the essential minimum requirements.

Enquiries

Medina Arnautovic
Assistant Director – Unplanned Care and System Access & Capacity
Phone: (08) 7425 5976
E-mail: Medina.Arnautovic@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 16 April 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 934281 - Senior Project Officer - Unplanned Care - Clinical System Support & Improvement - Role Description.pdf
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