Operations Manager Neuroscience & Rehabilitation

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career growth

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Operations Manager Neuroscience & Rehabilitation at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA. The role leads operational performance, drives service improvement and workforce, financial and asset management across Neuroscience and Rehabilitation services.

Join CALHN's senior leadership team to shape strategic priorities, oversee budgets and quality outcomes, and build strong multidisciplinary partnerships across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate Allied Health qualification and registration.
• Bring senior operational leadership in a clinical setting.
• Apply financial, workforce and business management expertise.
• Use data and patient flow insights to drive performance.
• Lead change and build strong multidisciplinary partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities across Neuroscience and Rehabilitation.
• Shape strategic direction, service standards and priorities.
• Drive workforce, financial and operational performance.
• Oversee budgets, assets, risk, safety and quality outcomes.
• Lead service reform, complex change and sustainable improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Financial management

Change management

Education

Allied Health qualification and registration

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Operations Manager Neuroscience & Rehabilitation

• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA 5011
• AHP5 – $137,075–$149,922 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Full Time – Temporary (7 months)

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. As the largest health network in South Australia, CALHN plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community by delivering safe, connected and high-quality healthcare. With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Join the Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Senior Leadership Team and help shape high-quality, sustainable services across CALHN. You’ll lead operational performance, support strategic priorities and drive service improvement across multiple sites.

About You

You’re a collaborative leader who brings sound judgement, strategic thinking and a strong commitment to high-quality public healthcare. To be successful in this role you will:

• Lead operational activities across Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
• Shape strategic direction, service standards and priorities
• Drive workforce, financial and operational performance
• Oversee budgets, assets, risk, safety and quality outcomes
• Lead service reform, complex change and sustainable improvement

• Hold an appropriate Allied Health qualification and registration
• Bring senior operational leadership in a clinical setting
• Apply financial, workforce and business management expertise
• Use data and patient flow insights to drive performance
• Lead change and build strong multidisciplinary partnerships

Why You’ll Love It Here – CALHN benefits that matter

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Make your money go further – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Balance work and life – access flexible work options where available
• Support your wellbeing – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Connect with Shannen Ross, EA of Program Manager/Admin Coordinator