Director, Health Simulation and Training

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin & Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale & Modbury
• Salary: $127,859 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – MAS3
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 12 months

About the Role:

This is an opportunity to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as the Director, Health Simulation and Training. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead innovative simulation-based education programmes that directly impact patient care and clinical excellence.

As the Director, Health Simulation and Training, you will oversee comprehensive simulation training initiatives, developing and implementing cutting-edge educational strategies that enhance clinical skills, patient safety and healthcare outcomes. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class training programmes for healthcare professionals at all career stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• lead strategic planning and delivery of simulation-based training programmes
• manage simulation operations and educational resources
• develop partnerships with key stakeholders
• ensure compliance with accreditation standards and quality frameworks
• mentor and guide simulation educators and support staff

About You:

To excel in this role you will have extensive experience in developing and delivering high-quality simulation-based education and training, proven leadership and project management capabilities and a strong understanding of contemporary healthcare practices. Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health management discipline, business management or project management are highly desirable.

If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare education, apply now to join our committed team NALHN.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is –Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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: 908563

Enquiries:

Ashleigh Norman

Executive Assistant

Phone:

E-mail: Health.NALHN-

Application Closing Date:

31 October 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

Director, Health Simulation and Training - MAS3 - role

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