Program Manager

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell Mc Ewin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale

Salary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a.
(pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3

Temporary Part-Time – working 18.75 hours per week, up to 30 June 2026

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is eager to recruit a Program Manager to work in our dynamic, growing and supportive team, to help us deliver exceptional care to our community.
About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
As a Program Manager, you will lead transformative acute care with a focus on research programs within NALHN, directly improving patient outcomes.
You'll will work alongside the Allied Health Research Chair to coordinate projects and drive strategic initiatives and shape the future of healthcare delivery across our dynamic health service.
In this role you'll manage research portfolios, and your strategic oversight will enhance service delivery, ensure regulatory compliance and foster collaborative partnerships with universities and research institutions.
To be eligible for this position, 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 which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
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 Association membership with Audiology Australia.

About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and experienced Allied Health Professional 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.
We're seeking a dynamic leader with program management expertise, stakeholder engagement skills and passion for healthcare excellence.
Your ability to navigate complex healthcare environments whilst driving positive change will be invaluable.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.
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.
Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.
Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:
"My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care."
"I feel like I'm part of a growing and developing service."
"I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support."
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.
In addition to this, other benefits of working as an Allied Health Professional in NALHN include:

professional development opportunities.
We have a well established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and staff are also eligible for external, funded professional development via the Allied Health Professionals Plus Professional Development Reimbursement Program, to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
opportunities to participate in research.
NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

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: 910666
Enquiries:
Allied Health Facilitator
Phone: (08) 8182 9***
E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
29 August 2025 – 11.55 PM
Role Description and Further Information:
910666 - Program Manager (Acute and Research) - AHP3 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

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