SA Health
Job reference: 936018
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Research, Innovation and Digital Health and Finance and Commercial, North Adelaide (5006)
- Salary – Classification - ASO6 - Administrative Services Officer L6 - $102,171 to $108,071 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full Time, Ongoing Permanent Position
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Business Manager delivers expert business advice, analysis and support to achieve objectives, managing day-to-day workflows across leases, contracts and finance, monitoring budgets, and providing HR advice, recruitment support, and assistance with grant-funded cost centres.
Key duties of the role
- Lead divisional business planning and contribute to service planning to support strategic objectives.
- Monitor, analyse and report on financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and benchmarking.
- Provide business management support, including oversight of leases, contracts and compliance with policies and frameworks.
- Support human resource functions, including workforce coordination and management of delegated staff.
- Develop and maintain financial information systems and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or related field, with strong financial management capability.
- Demonstrated experience in budget management, forecasting, and development of financial and management reports in a complex organisation.
- Highly developed analytical, communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including conflict resolution.
- Experience managing contracts, compliance, and providing advice across business, financial and/or government frameworks.
- Strong capability in using business systems and tools (e.g. Excel, Access, Power BI), with knowledge of government funding, HR systems and processes
Enquiries can be directed to
Dianne Daly
Position: Manager, Business Services
Phone: 0419315807
E-mail: dianne.daly@sa.gov.au
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 - 11:55PM
Applications close: 10/05/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
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.
Business Manager Research Innovation and Digital Health and Finance & Commercial Divisions
