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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Commissioning and Performance – Performance Unit
• Salary: $130,046 to $134,956 – ASO8 / Ongoing - Permanent

Overview:

Lead a team. Turn evidence into insight and influence. Help improve South Australia’s public health system.

We are looking for a people leader who can build and develop a high-performing professional team and translate complex data, evidence and research into clear, practical advice for senior decision-makers. As Performance Manager, you will combine strong written and verbal communication with sound judgement and the ability to build effective partnerships. You will bring a sound understanding of data and reporting to guide analysis, improve reporting systems and develop the team’s capability.

You will lead continuous improvement and innovation in performance reporting, modernise reporting processes and develop your team’s capability to better support executive decision-making. We offer a flexible, supportive workplace that encourages professional development.

Success in this role means a well-supported team delivering clear, timely advice, strong partnerships across the system and performance reporting that helps senior decision-makers understand the issues and act on opportunities for improvement.

The Performance Manager is responsible for:

• Leading the development of strategies and initiatives to increase performance and accountability across the South Australian public health system including Local Health Networks (LHNs), South Australia Ambulance Service (SAAS) and Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS).
• Developing and maintaining a robust performance framework and reporting mechanism, inclusive of intelligent and informed narrative, and performance benchmarking.
• Modelling appropriate leadership and professionalism and using initiative and judgement to deliver complex tasks
• Operating as the interface between the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW) and the LHNs, SAAS, SCSS and other Government Agencies to facilitate a partnership approach to support the achievement of key objectives and performance improvement strategies.

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 955635

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Belle Bloffwitch
Executive Assistant
Phone: 7117 6684
E-mail: Belle.Bloffwitch@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday, 20 November 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 955635 - Performance Manager - Commissioning and Performance - Role Description.pdf
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