* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
* Salary: $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO5
* Temporary Full-Time, up to 5 February 2027
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network for an experienced Administration Manager to join the Division of Medicine.
In this pivotal role, you will be accountable to the Divisional Co-Directors for the effective coordination and delivery of administrative services across the Division. You will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of high-quality administrative systems and processes that support efficient service delivery.
A key part of the role involves providing advice and support to Unit Managers and staff on administrative functions, corporate processes and operational requirements. You will play a central role in shaping streamlined, reliable and responsive administrative practices that enable the Division to operate at its best.
About You:
The ideal candidate will bring:
* proven leadership experience in supervising and motivating teams
* strong administrative expertise
* high-level written communication and interpersonal skills
* proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to produce professional documents, spreadsheets and presentations
* demonstrated ability in the preparation of reports, briefings and project documentation
* demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality outcomes
* experience building productive stakeholder relationships across diverse groups
* broad knowledge of administrative support functions such as finance, HR, procurement, records management and reporting
If you're ready to lead with confidence, drive improvement and make a meaningful impact, apply today.
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 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: 929729
Enquiries:
Bek Lamb
Nursing Director, Division of Medicine
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date:
6 March 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
Administration Manager - ASO5 - role
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.