ASO8 - Manager Corporate Operations

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Corporate Services is seeking a Corporate Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across non-clinical services within SALHN.

You will drive measurable improvements in service performance, efficiency, sustainability and the patient and staff experience, building a high-performing, accountable workforce while partnering with clinical teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams across a varied portfolio.
• Track record of delivering quality improvements and efficiency gains.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with clinical and corporate partners.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of non-clinical services.
• Lead high-performing teams and align resources with SALHN priorities.
• Drive service transformation and continuous improvement to improve efficiency and patient flow.
• Monitor budgets, targets and data integrity to ensure compliant service delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Communication

Job description

Job no: 952790
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Corporate Services
• Salary $130,046 - $134,956 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO8 | 1 FTE – Ongoing Permanent

Drive Meaningful Change across Corporate Services that Make a Difference

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the Corporate Operations Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of non-clinical services that are critical to the successful operation of Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN).

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in service performance, efficiency, sustainability and the overall patient and staff experience. The role will drive continuous improvement across services including car parking, enquiries and wayfinding, registry and communications, medical records, admissions and switchboard.

With a strong focus on innovation, performance and quality, you will establish clear outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement and lead initiatives that strengthen patient flow, access, data integrity and service delivery. You will also build a high-performing, accountable and collaborative workforce, while partnering with clinical teams, corporate stakeholders and external partners to achieve organisational priorities.

If you are an experienced leader who thrives on creating positive change, improving services and turning strategic priorities into tangible outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact across SALHN.

About the role:

Duties for the role will include:

• Providing strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of non-clinical services, leading high-performing teams and ensuring resources, workforce capability and service delivery align with SALHN priorities.
• Driving service transformation and continuous improvement by challenging existing practices, identifying innovative opportunities and implementing quality initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, access, patient flow and customer experience.
• Leading performance, financial and operational outcomes by establishing clear targets, monitoring service delivery, managing budgets and resources, maintaining data integrity and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and requirements.
• Building strong partnerships and a culture of excellence by engaging with clinical teams, executives, patients, staff and external stakeholders to strengthen service responsiveness, accountability, safety and sustainable outcomes.

About you:

• A strategic and inspiring leader with the ability to lead high-performing teams, build capability and create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• A change and improvement focused professional who challenges the status quo, identifies opportunities and turns innovative ideas into practical initiatives that deliver measurable quality, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• A confident communicator and relationship builder who can influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, provide sound advice and build strong partnerships across clinical, corporate and operational environments.
• A results-driven and customer-focused leader with strong analytical, financial and operational capability, who thrives in complex environments and is committed to delivering safe, responsive and high-quality services.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Mark Walker, Director Corporate Services, [e-mail] 0401 124 746

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 8th November 2026

Attachments:

• ASO8-Manager Corporate Operations Role Description
• Australian applicant g uidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 952790

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time