Workforce Programs Manager

3 days ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SA Health Full time $121,000 - $125,000 per year

Job no: 916066

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Project and Program Management

  • Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Mark Oliphant Building – Workforce Services

  • Salary $121, $125, Pro Rata) AS08 | Full Time Ongoing contract

Be part of something bigger - Join SALHN as our new Workforce Programs Manager

About the role:

As the Workforce Programs Manager, you will report directly to the Chief People Officer and take ownership of strategic initiatives that drive workforce excellence across the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Your role focuses on identifying opportunities to enhance business processes, supporting transformational change initiatives, and contributing to strategic business planning that aligns with organisational objectives. You will monitor and lead priority projects within Workforce Services while championing continuous improvement efforts that strengthen operational performance and support effective service delivery throughout the network.

Duties for the role will include:

  • Lead project management activities including developing project briefs, plans and milestones while supporting the Chief People Officer to deliver strategic workforce outcomes
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across SALHN, SA Health and government agencies to drive organisational objectives and promote positive strategic direction
  • Champion change management initiatives by researching best practices, implementing new systems and acting as a change champion to embed cultural transformation across the organisation
  • Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing practices, developing contemporary human resource approaches and ensuring effective systems support quality improvement and compliance standards

About you:

  • Bring proven experience working with executives and senior management in health environments, with demonstrated ability to provide high-level advice on complex and sensitive matters while effectively engaging diverse stakeholders
  • Possess highly developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with public sector HR expertise, enabling you to identify strategic issues and develop creative solutions within government frameworks
  • Excel in strategic thinking and operational planning with ability to identify workforce challenges and develop innovative solutions that align with organisational objectives

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Megan Simpson, Manager Strategic Workforce & HR Systems, ,

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 28th September 2025

Attachments:

  • Role Description

  • Australian applicant guidelines

  • International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

  • We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.

  • 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.

  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

  • SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 916066

Advertised: 16 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 28 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time



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