Director Of Staff Wellbeing

**Job no**: 909239
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Medical
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

- **Adelaide SA, 5000**:

- **Part Time, Permanent Role working 18.75 hours per week**

**About the Role**

As the Director of Staff Wellbeing (DSW), you will lead the development and implementation of CALHN's Staff Wellbeing Strategy and Framework, ensuring a holistic and sustainable approach to supporting our workforce. Reporting directly to the CEO through senior executives, this pivotal role will oversee, evaluate and promote initiatives designed to reduce staff burnout, enhance quality of care and strengthen patient-clinician relationships. You will provide high-level strategic advice to key governance committees and chair the Staff Wellbeing Committee, fostering a culture of care and resilience across CALHN and Statewide Clinical Support Services.

This role requires exceptional leadership to build collaborations with local, national and international organisations driving innovation in staff wellbeing. With a strong focus on organisational health, you will design and deliver proactive strategies that support individual and team wellbeing, while shaping work environments that prioritise physical and mental health. Your expertise will be critical in responding to organisational challenges, ensuring CALHN remains a workplace where staff are valued, supported, and equipped to thrive.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will be an accomplished medical leader with specialist registration and a strong commitment to advancing staff wellbeing in complex healthcare environments. You bring a strategic mindset and the ability to embed innovative wellbeing programs into organisational culture, fostering resilience and engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

Key requirements:

- **Qualifications and Registration**: MBBS or equivalent with appropriate specialist qualifications, registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
- **Leadership and Strategic Skills**: Proven ability to lead complex change initiatives, implement innovative systems, and integrate wellbeing programs within organisational missions.
- **Interpersonal and Analytical Strengths**: High-level communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills; adept at managing priorities, analysing options, and achieving outcomes in dynamic environments.
- **Expertise and Knowledge**: Deep understanding of contemporary healthcare, staff wellbeing challenges, evidence-based interventions, and relevant legislation and standards.

**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.

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**Enquiries to**:
Colin Anderson

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Monday 21st July 2025

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