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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Mark Oliphant Building – Workforce Services

• Salary $102,171.00 - $108,071.00 (Pro Rata) AS06 | Full time fixed-term contract ending January 2027
  
  

Be part of something bigger - Join SALHN as our new Workforce Projects Coordinator

About the role:  

The Workforce Projects Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating and delivering workforce projects and initiatives across the Workforce Services portfolio. The position supports organisational priorities through project coordination, workforce data analysis, process improvement initiatives, change management activities, and the preparation of reports and briefs. Working closely with Workforce Strategy and Systems, HR Business Partnership, and Industrial Relations teams, the role ensures projects are delivered effectively, on time, and in alignment with SALHN’s strategic objectives.

 Duties for the role will include:  

• Coordinate and action project management activities including developing project briefs, plans and milestones to deliver strategic workforce outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across SALHN, SA Health and government agencies to drive organisational objectives and promote positive strategic direction
• Champion change management initiatives by researching best practices, implementing new systems and acting as a change champion to embed cultural transformation across the organisation
• Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing practices, developing contemporary human resource approaches and ensuring effective systems support quality improvement and compliance standards

About you:  

• Bring proven experience working with executives and senior management in health environments, with demonstrated ability to provide high-level advice on complex and sensitive matters while effectively engaging diverse stakeholders
• Possess highly developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with public sector HR expertise, enabling you to identify strategic issues and develop and action creative solutions within government frameworks
• Excel in strategic thinking and operational planning with ability to identify workforce challenges and develop innovative solutions that align with organisational objectives

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. 

Want To Know More? Contact: Jessica Pellegrini, Manager HR Business Partnerships jessica.pellegrini@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 31st May 2026

Attachments: 

• Role Description P38190 Workforce Projects Coordinator

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Applicant Information: 

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. 

• 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. 

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. 

• 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: 939324