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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Roma Mitchell House, Adelaide 
• Salary ASO8 $125,649 - $130,392 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time

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. Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Shape the future of CALHN's workforce as Manager, Organisational Development. Lead innovative organisational development programs that build leadership capability, strengthen culture and drive workforce transformation. Partner with senior leaders across CALHN to enhance organisational performance, champion inclusion and deliver contemporary people solutions that support our People First Strategy and strategic ambitions.

In this role you will:

• Lead organisational development strategy and programs
• Design leadership, capability and learning frameworks
• Drive culture, engagement and performance initiatives
• Deliver change programs that support workforce transformation
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Oversee Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives
• Build partnerships with leaders, stakeholders and communities
• Provide expert advice on culture, capability and organisational effectiveness
• Monitor outcomes, evaluate impact and guide continuous improvement
• Manage resources, projects and team performance

About You

You are a strategic and values-driven leader who is passionate about helping people, teams and organisations thrive. With expertise in organisational development, leadership and change, you know how to bring people together, influence positive outcomes and create workplaces where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring the qualifications, experience and capability to drive organisational performance, build leadership strength and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, including:

• Tertiary qualification in Organisational Psychology or similar
• Experience shaping culture, capability and leadership across complex organisations
• Success leading large-scale change and workforce transformation initiatives
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence at all organisational levels
• Commitment to inclusion, cultural safety and continuous improvement

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive.

• Boost your take-home pay – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required 943001 RD Manager Organisational Development.pdf

• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Hugh Wells, Director OD and Workforce Strategy
P: 0434 918 884
E: hugh.wells@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday, 1^st July 2026

Job Ref: 943001

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