Project Manager

Project Manager - Consumer and Community Engagement

Job no: 913950
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services

- Women/u2019s and Children/u2019s Health Network, Corporate Services, New Women/u2019s and Children/u2019s Hospital Project, Kaurna Land, Adelaide 5000
- Salary

- Classification - ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer L7 - $108,109.00 to $116,864.00 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

- Full Time 12-46Term Contract (Temporary until 20 Dec 2026)

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Services team as Project Manager - Consumer and Community Engagement, where you will be responsible for:

- Leading and facilitating consumer consultation within the New WCH stakeholder engagement framework, ensuring timely and meaningful input throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supporting and advising project team members on effective consumer and carer engagement at key decision points, fostering active participation and co-design.
- Identifying, onboarding, and supporting diverse consumer advocates, including marginalized groups, to ensure broad representation and valuable insights for the New WCH Project.
- Managing dedicated consumer spaces, such as the Family Resource Centre, overseeing project planning, delivery, and ongoing coordination.
- Serving as the key liaison between the WCH Consumer Advisory Team and the New WCH Project, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Engaging external stakeholders related to clinical and operational service provision, including partners like Starlight, to strengthen collaborative community involvement.
- Providing expert project management and leadership to ensure consumer engagement activities align with strategic goals and contribute to successful project outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Proven ability to lead and facilitate consumer-focused co-design processes, actively involving diverse stakeholders in shaping services and environments.
- Skilled in culturally responsive and inclusive engagement methods that ensure all voices, especially marginalized groups, are heard and integrated.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with experience delivering high-quality reports, presentations, and expert advice on sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver complex initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.
- Experience in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, translating consumer insights into actionable outcomes that enhance person and family-centred care.
- In-depth knowledge of co-design principles, change management, and the South Australian public health system, including consumer engagement best practices.

What WCHN Can Offer You

- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
- Salary packaging benefits up to $9,010 per FBT year plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment per FBT year.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program).
- Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women/u2019s and Children/u2019s Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women/u2019s & Children/u2019s Health Network is the state/u2019s leading provider of health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:

- Specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
- State-of-the-art maternity and obstetric care services
- Community-based services reaching hundreds of thousands of families and communities across SA
- Specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services

Join our patient-centred team and contribute to providing South Australia/u2019s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both our hospital and community services and programs. Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

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Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current résumé prior to submitting. The system may time out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working options.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Jane Jennings - Executive Director New WCH
Phone: 0401 125629
E-mail: Jane.Jennings@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday 28 September 2025 - 11:55pm

Useful Links

ASO7 - Project Manager - Consumer & Community Engagement - Role Description 913950.pdf

Advertised: 15 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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