Operations Manager Neuroscience & Rehabilitation

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 137,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs and leave loading

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) seeks an Operations Manager for Neuroscience & Rehabilitation to lead operational performance across multiple sites, including The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role is full-time and temporary (7 months), with an Allied Health background and senior leadership responsibility in a public healthcare setting.

You will oversee budgets and workforce, apply financial management expertise, and drive service improvements through data-driven decision making

Qualifications

• Hold an 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.

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

Allied Health qualification

Registration

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Allied Health degree

Tools

Financial management tools

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.

• 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

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:

• 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

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