Senior Project Officer - Multiple Vacancies

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Senior Project Officer (Partnerships) in Adelaide CBD to contribute to the delivery of complex projects and service redesign across health policy initiatives.

You will collaborate with the Department for Health and Wellbeing, Local Health Networks and stakeholders, analyze data to support evidence-based decisions, and assist in managing multiple projects and briefing documents as required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects in a public health setting is advantageous.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare briefing papers.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the successful delivery of a range of complex projects and initiatives that support health system service redesign and policy development.
• Coordinates with the Department for Health and Wellbeing, Local Health Networks, other service providers and stakeholders to implement project plans and strategies.
• Performs critical data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and monitors projects to identify issues and barriers.
• Assists in managing other projects, strategies and preparing briefings and documents as required.

Job description

Job no: 947116
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Public Health, Project and Program Management

• The Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health – Consumer and Clinical Partnerships
• Salary: $105,747 to $111,854 – ASO6 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months
  • Multiple Positions Available (2x)

Overview:

The Senior Project Officer:

• Contributes to the successful delivery of a range of complex projects and initiatives that contribute to the development of service redesign, policies and strategies that aim to support better healthcare for all South Australians.
• Works collaboratively with the Department for Health and Wellbeing, Local Health Networks, other service providers, and stakeholders to coordinate and implement project plans and strategies to support health system service initiatives.
• Contributes to critical analysis of data and information to support evidence-based decision-making and evaluates and monitors projects to identify issues and barriers.
• The Senior Project Officer will also assist in managing other projects, strategies and preparing briefings and other documents as required.

The Commission on Excellence and Innovation in 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: 947116

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).
• A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) required for this position.

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

Justin Chai
Acting Director, Partnerships
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Friday, 11 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 947116 - Senior Project Officer (Partnerships) - CEIH - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 28 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time