Clinical Lead Regional, Statewide Aged Care Assessment Service

**Job no**: 902991
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Northern
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

- **Salary: AHP4 $114,314.00 - $124,449.00 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Salary: RN/M4 $132,177.00 - $137,771.00 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full Time, Contracted Role up to 30 Jun 2026**

**About the Role**

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring timely and effective assessment management across the region. Working closely with the director, other clinical leads, and the business support manager, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of ACAS services. A critical part of this role involves overseeing training and induction programs and supporting the professional development of the ACAS workforce to meet evolving service and compliance expectations.

**About You**

You are a qualified and experienced allied health professional with a strong leadership background and a passion for delivering person-centred aged care services. With deep knowledge of clinical standards, workforce development, and consumer engagement, you’re equipped to lead multidisciplinary teams in driving service excellence across the ACAS program.
- Hold a recognised qualification in Social Work (eligible for AASW membership) or in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy (with AHPRA registration).
- Minimum 3 years post-registration experience, with demonstrated leadership in allied health and experience supervising teams and students.
- Proven ability to lead change, engage consumers, and develop innovative, person-centred models of care within complex service environments.
- Sound knowledge of aged care standards, legislation, and contemporary allied health practices related to ageing and community care.

**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 Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **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.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 902991**

**Enquiries to**:
Hugh Beil

Position: Statewide Director, ACAS
Phone: 8222 1560

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Thursday 3rd July 2025

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

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**Advertised**: 19 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 03 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time