Workforce Strategist

Job no: 942826

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services, Public Health, Support Services, Research and Data Analysis

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Bedford Park – Corporate Workforce Services

Salary $98,478.00 - $104,165.00 (Pro Rata) AS06 | 12 month contract initially, potential for Ongoing

There couldn't be a more exciting time at SALHN for our Workforce Strategy Team!

About the role:

Following the highly successful uplift of Workforce for the additional 48 Beds at Noarlunga Hospital, SALHN are well-underway with Workforce Planning for the new building at Flinders Medical Centre that will deliver 98 new beds to the Southern Community. Working closely with the Principal Workforce Strategist, you will help to determine the workforce needed to meet service requirements, and develop strategies to ensure adequate workforce supply. You will contribute to developing career pathways and implementing attraction and retention strategies, particularly focusing on critical skill shortage and strategic priority areas.

Support workforce planning that incorporates the collation of high-quality data and information, to deliver effective short and mid-term staffing strategies related to major infrastructure development projects.

Contribute to the implementation of strategies to increase awareness and uptake of traineeship, cadetship and scholarship programs across the network and attend targeted career and employment expos and events

Development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers.

About you:

Experience in leading contemporary workforce planning strategies and initiatives, preferably in a Healthcare setting.

Strong interpersonal abilities that enable successful collaboration and the development of productive working relationships with colleagues, staff and stakeholders, along with the confidence to interact effectively using keen insight and excellent listening skills.

Ability to work independently under broad direction only and to manage projects, including planning activities and setting priorities to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Megan Simpson, Manager Strategic Workforce & HR Systems,

0438 756 043, or Megan.Simpson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday the 5th of July 2026

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Role Description

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Applicant Information:

We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.

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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

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: 942826

Advertised: 23 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time