* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
* Salary: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO4
* Ongoing Full-Time
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network to work as a Senior Medical Administrator within the Division of Medicine.
In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth and timely delivery of all medical administrative functions across the Division. Key responsibilities include managing junior medical staff rosters, supporting recruitment and employment processes, coordinating day-to-day trainee workforce operations, and assisting with financial and workforce planning. You will also contribute to accreditation, risk management, information systems, project work and other operational activities as required. This role works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, administrators and service partners.
About You:
In this role you will bring strong capability in:
* managing complex rosters and operational workflows across multiple sites
* working effectively in dynamic environments, exercising sound judgement and prioritising competing demands
* providing high-level advice on administrative, workforce and employee relations matters
* interpreting legislation, awards and policies to support compliant and consistent practice
* establishing and maintaining effective systems, processes and administrative frameworks
* building productive relationships with stakeholders and partnering with government and external agencies
* communicating clearly and confidently with diverse audiences, including senior leaders and clinical teams
Apply now and play a key role in supporting high-quality medical services within a progressive, collaborative and purpose-driven health network.
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 you 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) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector 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 C (minimal patient contact) [delete those not required]
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: 929874
Enquiries:
Alaisha De Meo
Office Manager
Phone: (08) 8182 9***
E-mail: *************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
6 March 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
929874 - Senior Medical Administrator - Division of Medicine - ASO4 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.