Operations Manager, OMHC

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia Government of South Australia Full time

SA Health
Job reference: 914650
Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Overview

The Operations Manager reports to the Mental Health Commissioner and leads the operational oversight and performance delivery functions of the Office of the Mental Health Commissioner (OMHC). The primary purpose of the Operations Manager is to ensure the provision of an efficient, timely, and effective operational output from the Office of the Mental Health Commissioner and the management of OMHC staff. The role ensures the management of productive and effective functioning of the office through governance, financial stewardship, people management, risk oversight, and systems integration. It plays a pivotal role in aligning strategic objectives with operational capacity, while cultivating a collaborative, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture.

- Small, high-impact team: you/'ll be across everything—planning, budgets, procurement/contracts, risk/governance, records/info management, HR coordination and reporting.

- Highly experienced operator: confident with complex public-sector environments; can prioritise, problem-solve and deliver at pace with limited guidance.

- Controls and compliance first: lift governance, manage risk, and ensure value for money while keeping delivery moving.

- Process improver: simplify and standardise ways of working; use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.

- People enabler: coach others to lift operational capability and support professional development across a small team.

- Purpose and integrity: work respectfully with metro and regional stakeholders; maintain confidentiality and model inclusive, culturally safe practice.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 914650

Criminal History Screening

- A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

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

Cathy Hoare
Phone: 7117 6871
E-mail: catherine.hoare@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 7 October 2025 - 11:55PM

Attachments

- 914650 - Operations Manager, OMHC - Role Description.pdf

- Australian applicant guidelines

- International applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
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.

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