Workforce Policy and Governance Officer

**Job no**: 880668
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Corporate Services, Public Health
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

- **Roma Mitchell House - Adelaide CBD**:

- **Salary - ASO-6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full Time, Temporary 8 Month Contract**

**About the role**

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented **Workforce Policy and Governance Officer** to join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Workforce Directorate. In this key role, you will develop and maintain an effective policy and governance framework that enhances human resource management practices, fosters a positive workplace culture, and promotes employee wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion. You will play a critical part in advancing CALHN’s people strategy, working closely with stakeholders to ensure best practice and continuous improvement in HR policies and procedures.

As the Workforce Policy and Governance Officer, you will be responsible for evaluating, analysing, and developing workforce policies, reviewing HR systems for compliance, and ensuring actions from audits and reviews are implemented. Additionally, you will support the Executive Director of People & Culture and the Workforce Leadership Team by managing risk registers, providing governance support, and contributing to organisational performance through high-quality people management initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact on workforce development and governance.

**About You**

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong skills and experience in human resources policy, governance, and operational processes. Your ability to handle complex, sensitive issues with attention to detail and confidentiality is essential.
- Proven experience managing HR policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with executives and key stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in a wide range of software for data analysis, word processing, and spreadsheets.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN **_(delete all that aren’t relevant to the role)_

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.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

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

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- 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
- 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: 880668**

**Enquiries to**:
Name: Michael Burton - A/Executive Director, Workforce Operations

Phone: 7117 2273

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Wednesday 9th October 2024

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

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**Advertised**: 25 Sep 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 09 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Tim