Operations Manager Neuroscience & Rehabilitation

• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA 5011
• AHP5 – $137,075–$149,922 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Full Time – Temporary (7 months)

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. As the largest health network in South Australia, CALHN plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community by delivering safe, connected and high-quality healthcare. With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Join the Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Senior Leadership Team and help shape high-quality, sustainable services across CALHN. You’ll lead operational performance, support strategic priorities and drive service improvement across multiple sites.

• Lead operational activities across Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
• Shape strategic direction, service standards and priorities
• Drive workforce, financial and operational performance
• Oversee budgets, assets, risk, safety and quality outcomes
• Lead service reform, complex change and sustainable improvement

Connect with Shannen Ross, EA of Program Manager/Admin Coordinator

P: 08 8222 1819
E: shannen.ross@sa.gov.au

You’re a collaborative leader who brings sound judgement, strategic thinking and a strong commitment to high-quality public healthcare. To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold an appropriate Allied Health qualification and registration
• Bring senior operational leadership in a clinical setting
• Apply financial, workforce and business management expertise
• Use data and patient flow insights to drive performance
• Lead change and build strong multidisciplinary partnerships

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  950773 - RD for Operations Manager Neuroscience & Rehabilitation.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description

Applications close: 11:55 pm, 6 October 2026

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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