Program Manager

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Integrated Care Systems
• Salary: $130,046 to $134,956 – ASO8 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

The Primary and Urgent Care Integration (PUCI) Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing state-wide strategic projects and reform initiatives that support the interface between acute health care primary health and urgent care.  They will be required to:

• Coordinate projects that support the community to access care closer to home and avoid unnecessary emergency department presentations.
• Support and develop initiatives which allow primary care, and secondary and tertiary care systems to work together more effectively with a focus on safety and wellbeing of the patient.
• Provide high level advice, leadership, management and relevant knowledge to the Department for Health and Wellbeing and SA Government agencies as required.
• Significantly contribute to the Integrated Care Systems Directorate leadership team.

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 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 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 935444

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Melissa Barns
Project Officer
Phone: 7117 6699
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date****Wednesday, 28 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

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• 935444 - Program Manager - Clinical Systems Support and Improvement - Role Description.pdf
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