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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the Role

Are you ready to step into a dynamic leadership position that supports innovation and improvement in one of South Australia’s leading health networks? As the Principal Project Officer, Acute and Urgent Care (AUC), you’ll be at the forefront of driving impactful change across CALHN. Working closely with the senior executive team, you will play a critical role in shaping strategy, providing high-level advice, and delivering timely, data-informed insights that influence decision-making across the network. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a strong mix of strategic thinking, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset.

You’ll lead complex data analysis, research and benchmarking projects, while also producing executive-level briefings, reports, and strategic documents. Your work will inform key initiatives within the acute and urgent care space, supporting best practice across the health system. With the opportunity to lead the development of policies and systems, you’ll play an instrumental role in driving long-term improvements to patient care and service delivery. If you’re passionate about health innovation, have a sharp analytical eye, and are confident working at the intersection of data, strategy, and policy—this could be your next career-defining move.

About You

You are a highly skilled and experienced Nurse or Midwife with a passion for leadership, innovation, and driving meaningful change in healthcare. You bring a strategic mindset, strong clinical knowledge, and a commitment to excellence in patient care and service delivery.

• Registered Nurse with current (or eligible) registration and a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience.

• Proven leadership and change management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and contribute to strategic decision-making.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement, with experience influencing outcomes across senior teams and consumer networks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in report writing, project management, and use of diverse software applications.

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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• 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:  905502

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 4 July 2025

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

 905502 RD Principal Project Advisor, Acute and Urgent Care, CALHN.pdf

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