Manager Strategy and Planning

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Manager Strategy and Planning to lead the development of strategic advice for the Chief Public Health Officer. The role coordinates high-level programs and drives policy initiatives to improve population health outcomes.

You will work with Executives and leaders to strengthen the Division, build capability, and foster a cohesive One Division approach, with strict governance and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Strategic planning and policy development for population health.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build collaborations with stakeholders across the division and with DHW.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates high-level strategic advice to the Chief Public Health Officer on population health outcomes.
• Initiates, leads, delivers and evaluates critical programs and services for the Chief Public Health Officer and the Public Health Division.
• Fosters a One Division approach by building capability and effectiveness across the Division.
• Establishes collaborations with key stakeholders across the Division and DHW and with state and national public health committees.

Job description

Manager Strategy and Planning

Job no: 953960
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Department for Health and Wellbeing - Public Health - Office of the Chief Public Health Officer
• Salary: $130,046 to $134,956 - ASO8 - Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

The Manager Strategy and Planning is responsible for developing and coordinating high-level strategic advice to the Chief Public Health Officer on matters that impact strategic and operational outcomes of the population health in South Australia.

Initiates, leads, delivers and evaluates critical programs, projects and services for the Chief Public Health Officer and the Public Health Division to develop, improve and facilitate the delivery of public health strategies and policies.

Works in partnership with Executives and leaders to build capability and effectiveness across the Division and foster a One Division approach to achieving the outcomes articulated in the Division's strategic plan.

Establishes and develops effective collaborations, and a network of strategic alliances, with key stakeholders across the Division and DHW and with state and national public health Committees and groups of relevance to the CPHO.

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: 953960

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

Business Support PHD

Phone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 19 November 2026 - 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 953960 - Manager Strategy and Planning - Role Description .pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 05 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time