Director System Access & Capacity

SA Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Director, System Access and Capacity within the Department for Health and Wellbeing to drive system, procedural and cultural change to improve access to care across South Australia’s hospital system. You will shape strategy, oversee delivery, and work with multiple health partners to realise strategic goals.

The role requires broad health system leadership, coordination across DHW groups and local networks, and active engagement with agencies to deliver outcomes that

Responsibilities

• Lead the Director, System Access and Capacity portfolio within DHW to drive system and cultural change.
• Collaborate with Health System Reform Groups, State Clinical Lead, and related committees to co-design and implement interventions.
• Oversee DHW Unplanned Care and System Access and Capacity Teams and ensure delivery of required outcomes.
• Build and sustain relationships across DHW, Local Health Networks, SA Ambulance and other health agencies.

Job description

Job no: 952830
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Executive

• Department for Health and Wellbeing - Clinical System Support & Improvement - Health Services Programs
• Classification: SAES Level 1 - Full Time / Term contract up to 3 years

Overview

• The Director, System Access and Capacity is a key leadership role within the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW) to drive system, procedural and cultural change to improve access to care across South Australia's hospital system in accordance with actions and requirements determined by the Health Chief Executives Council to address delays in access to emergency care.
• The Director will work closely with the Health System Reform Groups, State Clinical Lead, Ramping and Flow, and the Health Chief Executives Council and its related committees to co-design, develop and lead the implementation of effective interventions across a range of workstreams that will enable the achievement of strategic goals.
• The Director will use their significant health system and operational leadership experience to engage widely across SA Health to develop and operationalise outputs of the program and will oversee the work of the DHW Unplanned Care and System Access and Capacity Teams, and work with the State Clinical Lead, Ramping and Flow.
• The role will build and continuously improve effective relationships with key personnel across DHW, Local Health Networks, SA Ambulance and other health agencies to ensure the effective delivery of the programs of work and the achievement of required outcomes.

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: 952830

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

Chiara Ciui

Manager, Strategy and Governance

Clinical System Support and Improvement

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Sunday, 15 November 2026 - 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 952830 - Director System Access and Capacity - Role Description .pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time