Project Officer Wellness and Spiritual Care

Project Officer Wellness and Spiritual Care

Job no: 913162
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-6 $98,478 -$104,165 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 12 months and part-time working 15 hours per week

About the Role

As a Senior Project Officer, you'll play a key role supporting the Manager Wellness and Spiritual Care in delivering strategic projects and professional development programs tailored to the CALHN Spiritual Care Services team, including staff, volunteers, and students. Your expertise will help foster a compassionate and skilled spiritual care workforce, ensuring that those who provide this vital service are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of our community.

In this dynamic role, you will develop and maintain a strong knowledge of evidence-based spiritual care practices and lead initiatives that demonstrate the real benefits of spiritual care within the healthcare setting. By translating data and research into innovative solutions, you'll help shape and enhance the spiritual wellbeing of CALHN's community, making a meaningful difference in the holistic care we offer.

About You

You are a motivated and experienced professional passionate about enhancing spiritual care through effective project management and collaboration. Your strong communication skills and ability to work independently enable you to lead complex initiatives that improve service outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.

• Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or studying towards one in public health, allied health, and/or spiritual care

• Proven ability to manage and evaluate large projects independently while meeting deadlines and priorities

• Skilled in building strong stakeholder relationships and providing timely, high-quality advice on complex issues

• Experience in spiritual care practice, project coordination, data analysis, and understanding of governance and equity principles

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network , and the opportunities to be part of CALHN .

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Nancy Hermsen Position:Manager Wellness and Spiritual Care
Phone:0419 616 367
E-mail:nancy.hermsen@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 September 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

913162 RD Project Officer Wellness and Spiritual Care.pdf

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Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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