Manager Corporate Operations - Mental Health Lead

SA Health
Job reference: 946901
Location: 5063 - EASTWOOD
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Rural and Remote Mental Health Services
• Salary: ASO7 $112,163 - $121,246 per annum
• Full Time, Temporary up to 1 December 2027  

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

A newly created senior leadership position as Manager Corporate Operations - Mental Health Lead. Based at the Rural and Remote Mental Health Services (RRMHS) Administrative Offices in Parkside, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to influence strategy, shape service delivery, and develop contemporary, fit-for-purpose environments that directly improve mental health outcomes for consumers, staff, and rural and remote South Australian communities.

The appointed leader will have full functional accountability and executive oversight for a broad corporate portfolio across RRMHS. Operating in a highly collaborative environment, the role involves close engagement with internal leadership, site leads, and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective operations aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards. 

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Parkside is a well-established inner suburb of Adelaide, offering a vibrant community, convenient access to local shops, schools, and public transport, and proximity to the city centre. With a mix of residential charm and urban amenities, it provides an ideal balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will have …….

• Proven experience managing corporate support services such as infrastructure, refurbishments, leasing, catering, cleaning, and facilities within complex operational environments.
• Strong capabilities in budget control, resource allocation, project delivery, and policy development aligned with organizational priorities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to build relationships, influence key internal and external stakeholders, and resolve complex issues with discretion.
• Solid understanding of quality management, WHS legislation, National Safety & Quality Standards, and mandatory public sector requirements.
• A calm, proactive decision-maker who excels under pressure, handles competing regional multi-site demands, and fosters a positive team culture.

If you have answered yes to any of these questions then read on…

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

You will…….

• Direct and oversee Corporate Services functions across Rural and Remote Mental Health Services (RRMHS), translating network priorities into effective operational and business plans.
• Manage facility developments, site relocations, refurbishments, leasing, and equipment fit-outs to create high-quality, fit-for-purpose environments.
• Oversee core support services, including facilities maintenance, catering, cleaning, and laundry to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and service efficiency.
• Build collaborative partnerships with internal executive teams, site leads, government agencies, contractors, and community representatives to align and deliver service goals.
• Oversee budget allocations, cost control strategies, and service contracts while ensuring 100% legislative, regulatory, WHS, and accreditation compliance.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you. 

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 946901) or reach out to Daniel Panic, Director Corporate Services on Phone: 08 8521 21***or via E-mail: ************@sa.gov.au.

To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines

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DON'T HESITATE! Applications Close on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to all

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Applications close: 30/08/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.