Workforce Strategist

**Job no**: 899832
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide**:

- **Salary ASO-7 $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Permanent full-time**

**About the Role**

The Workforce Strategist will play a pivotal role in shaping workforce planning strategies that align with CALHN's vision to attract and nurture world-class talent. Reporting to the Director of Organisational Development and Workforce Strategy, you will collaborate closely with various programs and professions across CALHN, providing expert advice and developing the tools and resources necessary to support both operational and strategic workforce planning activities. You will also work in partnership with the Principal Workforce Data and Analytics Officer, ensuring CALHN's leaders are equipped with accurate workforce analytics to make informed, data-driven decisions.

This is a leadership role within the Organisational Development and Workforce Strategy team, where your expertise and initiative will be essential in driving strategic workforce solutions. You will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills, while maintaining a high level of technical competence to meet deadlines. If you are a forward-thinking professional with a passion for workforce strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

**About You**

We are looking for a highly skilled and adaptable professional with the following key attributes:

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and negotiate with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing workforce plans aligned with organisational goals.
- Expertise in workforce analytics, including handling complex datasets and extracting valuable insights.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

**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: 899832**

**Enquiries to**:

- Hugh Wells
- Position: Director OD and Workforce Strategy
Phone: +61434918884

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 25 April 2025

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

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**Advertised**: 11 Apr 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 25 Apr 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time