• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-8  $121,107 - $125,679  p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the Role 

As the Manager, Planning, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare services within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Reporting to the Director, Improvement and Planning, you will lead the development and implementation of evidence-based approaches to health service commissioning, capacity and service planning, monitoring and evaluation. Your work will be guided by statewide frameworks and strategies, clinical service models, and CALHN’s strategic objectives, ensuring that our health services are well-positioned to meet current and future community needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for health system improvement. You will lead the delivery of high-quality data analysis, modelling, and insights to inform service design and transformation across the network. Collaborating with clinical programs and corporate teams, you will help build organisational capability, support service innovation, and drive performance excellence. Your contribution will be instrumental in identifying opportunities and managing risks, as you influence meaningful, system-wide improvements across CALHN.

About You

You’re a strategic and solutions-focused professional with a strong background in health or business administration. You thrive in complex environments, bringing together teams, data, and insight to drive meaningful improvements across healthcare services.

• Leadership & Communication: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups, supported by exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication.

• Project & Service Planning Expertise: Demonstrated experience in leading multifaceted clinical service planning and health projects within large, complex healthcare environments.

• Data & Analytical Proficiency: Advanced ability to manage, analyse and interpret complex health datasets, including predictive modelling and demand forecasting to support evidence-based decisions.

• Knowledge & System Understanding: Strong understanding of SA Health strategies, systems, and datasets, including the broader health and wellbeing landscape across South Australia.

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 

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  903017

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 13 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 903017 RD Manager, Planning.pdf

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