Senior Project Officer - Unplanned Care

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Health Services Programs
• Salary: $105,747 to $111,854 – ASO6 – Full Time / Short Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

The Senior Project Officer - Unplanned Care:

• Contributes to the successfully delivery of a range of complex projects and initiatives that contribute to the development of service redesign, policies and strategies that aim to support health program improvements.
• Works collaboratively with Local Health Networks (LHNs), 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.
• Contributes as an integral member of the Health Services Programs branch and to the achievement of key program goals and objectives.
• The Senior Project Officer will significantly contribute as an integral member of the Health Services Programs branch and to the achievement of key program goals and objectives.

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: 947689

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

Medina Arnautovic
Program Manager, Unplanned Care
Phone: 7425 5976
E-mail: Medina.Arnautovic@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 947689 - Senior Project Officer - Unplanned Care - Role Description.pdf
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