Program Manager, Sa Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service

**Job no**: 895718
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Southern
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Daw Park**:

- **Salary AHP-4 $114,314 - $124,449 p.a. (pro rata)+ superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Salary RN5.1 $144,064 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Temporary up to 30/6/25 and part-time working 30 hours per week**

**About the Role**

As the Program Manager for the SA Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (SA BIRS), you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of rehabilitation services for people with acquired brain injuries. Reporting to the Program Director, Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Program, CALHN, you will oversee the effective delivery of high-quality, client-centred rehabilitation across SA BIRS. Leading an interdisciplinary team, you will drive service excellence, foster innovation, and enhance rehabilitation outcomes for clients, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support on their recovery journey.

In this dynamic role, you will provide strategic direction and professional leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including senior clinicians, rehabilitation consultants, and allied health professionals. You will also be instrumental in developing and promoting SA BIRS, expanding its research, teaching, and education initiatives, and strengthening partnerships across the health sector. As a valued member of the Neuroscience and Rehabilitation leadership team, you will contribute to statewide service improvements at the Repat Health Precinct (RHP), ensuring SA BIRS remains at the forefront of rehabilitation care in South Australia.

**About You**

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our rehabilitation services team. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

**Qualifications & Registration** - Relevant degree-level qualification with registration or eligibility for full membership with the appropriate professional body (APHRA for registered professions).

**Skills & Abilities** - Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills, along with the ability to manage workplace safety and risk in line with Australian standards.

**Experience** - Proven success in managing health or rehabilitation services, implementing organisational change, and overseeing financial, capital, and human resources.

**Knowledge** - In-depth understanding of rehabilitation processes, acquired brain injury impacts, human resource management, and health system safety standards.

**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**

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: 895718**

**Enquiries to**:

- Shelley Fulton
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