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• Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health – Consumer and Clinical Partnerships – Partnerships Program
• Multiple Positions Available
• Salary: $116,089 to $125,490 – ASO7 – Full time / Long Term Contract

Overview:

The Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health (CEIH) is seeking motivated and experienced Project Managers to join our Partnerships team. Multiple opportunities are available for professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes through collaboration, innovation and system-wide change.

As a Partnerships Project Manager, you will lead and support a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to CEIH's strategic priorities. Project assignments may include initiatives delivered through the South Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network (SACCaN), including Optimal Care Pathways (OCPs), the Cancer Workforce Wellbeing and Sustainability Initiative, and other statewide clinical improvement, service redesign and health system transformation projects.

Working closely with clinicians, consumers, health services, government agencies and other key stakeholders, you will coordinate project planning and delivery, facilitate engagement and governance processes, analyse evidence and data, and develop high-quality reports, briefings and recommendations to support decision-making. You will also design and undertake project monitoring and evaluation activities, assess outcomes and benefits realisation, and use insights to inform continuous improvement and future service and system enhancements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that have a real impact on health outcomes across South Australia while working in a dynamic environment characterised by collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Commission on Excellence and Innovation in 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: 947504

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)
• A ‘Working with Children Check (WWCC) (DHS)’ is required for this position

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.

Enquiries
Justin Chai
Acting Director, Partnerships
Phone: 8226 0883
E-mail: Justin.Chai@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 947504 - Partnerships Program Project Manager - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines