* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Division of Surgical Specialities and Anaesthesia – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals
* Salary: $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO5 – Temporary Full-Time – up to 30 June 2026
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Administration Manager within the Division of Surgical Specialities and Anaesthesia.
The Administration Manager is accountable to the Divisional Directors of the Division of Surgical Specialities and Anaesthesia for the efficient management and coordination of administrative services for the Division.
Primary responsibilities of this role include the development and management of administration services within the Division. The provision of support and advice to the Division of Surgical Specialties and Anaesthesia, its managers and administrative staff in the portfolios of corporate expertise.
The Administration Manager is responsible for the ongoing development of quality administrative systems and processes within the Division to streamline service delivery. The position will provide advice and recommendations to the Divisional Directors, managers and staff on administrative systems and functions.
About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Administration Manager looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.
In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s):
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Check (National Police Certificate) vulnerable person-related employment and screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk for this position is –Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 924190
Enquiries:
Stacey McGowan
Administration Manager
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date:
26 December 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
ASO5 - Administration Manager - Role
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.