Principal Project Advisor Aso7/ahp3/rn3

**Job no**: 903355
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide**:

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

- **Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Salary RN-3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time temporary up to 12 months**

**About the Role**

As a key member of the Implementation and Improvement Unit (IIU) at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level. You’ll work closely with CALHN’s senior executive team, providing expert advice and delivering high-quality analysis, correspondence and insights that shape organisational direction. This dynamic position calls for someone who is proactive, adaptable and able to confidently manage complexity in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you'll lead complex data analysis, benchmarking and best practice reviews to inform critical projects and initiatives. You will also be responsible for developing high-level executive briefings, presentations and reports, as well as leading the creation and evaluation of policy, procedures and systems that address sensitive, system-wide challenges. If you’re passionate about driving improvement through strategic thinking, evidence-based advice and strong project management, this is your chance to contribute meaningfully to healthcare transformation in South Australia.

**About You**

You are a proactive and adaptable professional with a strong background in planning, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Your ability to manage complex workloads, navigate sensitive issues, and deliver strategic outcomes makes you a valuable contributor to system-level improvement.
- **Strategic Thinker & Project Leader**: Demonstrated success in planning, managing and delivering complex projects, developing strategic plans, and translating them into action.
- **Strong Communicator & Relationship Builder**: High-level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully across all levels and negotiate effective outcomes.
- **Analytical & Research Expertise**: Proven experience in data analysis, report writing, and research to support evidence-based recommendations and service development.

**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: 903355**

**Enquiries to**:

- Thanasi Marinakis
- Position: Principal Project Advisor
Phone: 7117 3546

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday