Business Manager - Training Medical Officer Unit

Government of South Australia; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

Leave loading

Meal Entertainment benefits

Generous leave provisions

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

SA Health in Mount Barker is seeking a Business Manager for the Training Medical Officer Unit. You will lead foundational leadership in developing, scaling, and optimising medical workforce operations, influencing recruitment cycles, and providing expert advisory support across clinical departments.

A competitive ASO6 salary is offered with superannuation, leave loading, and salary sacrifice benefits. The role focuses on workforce planning, development of junior medical workforce strategies, and

Qualifications

• Proven background in medical administration and workforce planning.
• Experience in managing complex junior medical rosters and rotational systems.
• Knowledge of industrial awards, Enterprise Agreements, AHPRA requirements, and visa/immigration matters.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and champion inclusive leadership, with focus on Aboriginal health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical workforce planning, rostering, and recruitment workflows to maintain clinical coverage.
• Mentor and manage the Medical Education administrative team for high performance and development.
• Manage and mentor the Medical Administration team for quality delivery and growth.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and strategic change management aligned with organisational goals.
• Engage with clinical heads, executives, and external stakeholders to deliver high-standard medical administration services.

Job description

Business Manager - Training Medical Officer Unit

Business Manager - Training Medical Officer Unit

SA Health
Job reference: 951649
Location: 5251 - MOUNT BARKER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Salary: ASO6 $105,747 - $111,854 p.a. + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing, Full Time

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) as the Business Manager for our Trainee Medical Officer (TMO) Unit , where you will take a foundational leadership role in developing, scaling, and optimising medical workforce operations. You won't just be stepping into a critical leadership role, you'll be shaping the future of our expanding junior medical workforce from the ground up, driving robust workforce planning, managing complex recruitment cycles, and providing expert advisory support across clinical departments while enjoying a competitive salary, attractive salary sacrifice benefits, and flexible work opportunities across our regional South Australian locations.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Mount Barker is a fast-growing regional centre in the Adelaide Hills, known for its natural beauty, strong community, and modern amenities. Just 30 minutes from Adelaide, it offers diverse job opportunities in health, education, retail, trades, and more, making it ideal for professionals seeking a great work-life balance in a vibrant and scenic environment. For more information Discover Mount Barker.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do have a proven background in medical administration, workforce planning, and managing complex junior medical rosters and rotational systems within a healthcare setting.
• Do you possess deep knowledge of industrial awards, Enterprise Agreements, AHPRA, and immigration/visa requirements, allowing you to provide expert, reliable guidance to clinical staff.
• Do excel at building strong cross-functional relationships and championing inclusive leadership, with a strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal health outcomes and culturally safe practices.
• Do youthrive in a high-volume, dynamic environment, demonstrating the autonomy to manage heavy workloads, establish new operational workflows, and drive continuous improvement.

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on….

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Lead medical workforce planning, complex rostering, and efficient recruitment workflows to maintain optimal clinical coverage.
• Mentor and manage the Medical Education administrative team to drive high performance, quality outcomes, and professional development.
• Manage and mentor the Medical Administration team, ensuring high-quality performance and development.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, business system evaluations, and strategic change management aligned with organisational goals.
• Engage proactively with clinical heads, executives, and external stakeholders to deliver responsive, high-standard medical administration services.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. You can refer to the SA Health Immunisation Policy here . Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

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DON'T HESITATE! Applications Close 25 November 2026 at 11:55PM

Flexibility Statement
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.