Business Support Consultant, Division of Paediatric Medicine

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – ASO5, $85,790.00 to $95, % Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Term Contract (Temporary until 29 January 2027)

About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Provide expert financial, HR and business support across the Division of Paediatric Medicine. Lead improvement initiatives, advise leaders on workforce and budget matters, and ensure effective operational and strategic outcomes.

Key duties of the role

• Monitor budgets, expenditure and FTE to ensure resources align with divisional priorities and funding allocations
• Provide HR advice across recruitment, performance, change management and employee relations
• Lead process improvement projects that enhance efficiency, compliance and service delivery
• Contribute to business planning and workforce strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in financial and HR management within a complex organisation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships
• Proven leadership capability and confidence to guide teams through change and improvement
• Solid understanding of HR legislation, workforce planning and business systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/Payroll systems

Enquiries can be directed to

Tamara Flory – Business Support Consultant, or

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO5 - Business Support Consultant - Role Description
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025 – 11:55pm