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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary – Classification - ASO6 - Administrative Services Officer L6 - $102,171 to $ 108,071 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing

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

The Admin Manager leads and coordinates corporate support services for the Division of Paediatric Medicine, advises on policy and strategy, anticipates issues, and supports Directors. The position acts as a key link between the Division, WCHN, and SA Health while driving operational and strategic initiatives.

Key duties of the role

• Manage and provide human resources and financial services effectively
• Support efficient operations and contribute to the Division’s strategic direction
• Monitor staff performance and support employee development
• Coordinate and oversee new initiatives aligned with the organisation’s Digital Strategy

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in an administrative management role
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and allocate resources to achieve defined outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, motivate, and develop staff and create a positive, harmonious work environment
• Proven experience in initiating and managing change

Enquiries can be directed to

Chris Russell

Position: Director, Administrative Services Unit (WCHN)

Phone: 81618622

E-mail: Chris.Russell@sa.gov.au

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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:

• ASO6 Administrative Manager Role Description.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like 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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 7^th May 2026 - 11:55PM