• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
  • ASO7 $108,109 - $116,864 p.a.
  • RN3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a.
  • AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a.
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 30 June 2026

About the Role:

Are you a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for driving transformative change? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Lead Project and Improvement Facilitator to join our team within the Project and Improvement Office.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

In this challenging and rewarding role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying, designing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of our healthcare services. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across various disciplines, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

To succeed in this position, you will need to possess exceptional project management skills, coupled with a deep understanding of lean principles, process improvement methodologies and change management strategies. Your ability to lead cross-functional teams, navigate complex environments and effectively communicate with diverse audiences will be essential.

To be eligible for this position as a Registered Nurse, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and/or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

To be eligible for this position as an Allied Health Professional, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for one of the following Allied Health disciplines working in the service, specifically:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, usually in human movements, inclusive of the exercise physiology elective and eligible for accreditation from Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

If you are a driven professional with a track record of delivering successful projects and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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: 898049

Enquiries:

Ashleigh Norman

Senior Executive Assistant

Phone: (08) 8182 9230

E-mail: ashleigh.norman@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

2 May 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 898049 - Lead Project and Improvement Facilitator - ASO7 - role description.pdf

 898049 - Lead Project and Improvement Facilitator - RN3 - role description.pdf

 898049 - Lead Project and Improvement Facilitator - AHP3 - role description.pdf

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