Program Manager

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

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Program Manager for Clinical Systems Support and Improvement within Integrated Care Systems, based in Adelaide CBD. The role leads statewide initiatives aimed at coordinating care across primary, acute, and urgent care settings, with a focus on safety and patient wellbeing.

It requires high‑level advisory capabilities and active contribution to Directorate leadership. Appointment is full‑time and ongoing, with a competitive ASO8 salary band.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in senior healthcare or public sector projects.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinking with ability to drive reform initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage state-wide strategic projects and reform initiatives.
• Coordinate projects to improve access to care and reduce unnecessary emergency department visits.
• Provide high level advice, leadership and knowledge to the Department for Health and Wellbeing and SA Government agencies.
• Contribute to the Integrated Care Systems Directorate leadership team.

Job description

Job no: 953444
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Integrated Care Systems
• Salary: $130,046 to $134,956 – ASO8 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

The Primary and Urgent Care Integration (PUCI) Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing state-wide strategic projects and reform initiatives that support the interface between acute health care primary health and urgent care. They will be required to:

• Coordinate projects that support the community to access care closer to home and avoid unnecessary emergency department presentations.
• Support and develop initiatives which allow primary care, and secondary and tertiary care systems to work together more effectively with a focus on safety and wellbeing of the patient.
• Provide high level advice, leadership, management and relevant knowledge to the Department for Health and Wellbeing and SA Government agencies as required.
• Significantly contribute to the Integrated Care Systems Directorate leadership team.

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: 935444

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

Melissa Barns
Project Officer
Phone:[phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 935444 - Program Manager - Clinical Systems Support and Improvement - Role Description.pdf
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Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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