At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead admin functions in a dynamic healthcare environment and support a busy team.
- Company: Flinders Medical Centre, a key player in public health in Adelaide.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong management skills and experience in healthcare administration.
The predicted salary is between 92122 - 102456 $ per year.
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Medicine Administration
Salary: $92,122 - $102,456 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO5 | Contract Until June 2027, 7.5 Hours Per Week (Friday)
The Operational Backbone of a Leading Clinical Division
Flinders Medical Centre's Division of Medicine, Cardiac and Critical Care is seeking an experienced Administration Manager to lead the operational and administrative function across one of SALHN's most complex clinical divisions. Based at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide's south, this part‑time contract role runs through to 18 June 2027. If you thrive in a high‑demand health environment and know how to keep a busy team organised, supported, and moving in the right direction, this is a role worth pursuing.
About the role
- Reporting to the Co-Director, this role is responsible for the daily management and provision of administrative support services across the Division of Medicine, Cardiac and Critical Care.
- Ensuring the administrative services provide support and meet the requirements of the Division through the ongoing review and improvement of work practices and service delivery.
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the divisional administrative office.
- Coordinating implementation of initiatives, directions or services endorsed by the Co-Director.
- Providing informed advice on strategies to ensure effective and efficient use of implementing and evaluating service-based quality improvement programs.
- Recruiting, selecting, retaining and developing staff to support the achievement of the Division's objectives.
About you
- Proven sound management and leadership skills.
- Proven highly developed communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal).
- Sound knowledge of recruitment and HR processes within a medical or healthcare environment, including staff onboarding, personnel records, and HR administration, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Recent experience working within an administrative area, preferably within a health setting.
- Effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds such as professional and non-professional staff, external agencies and members of the community.
- Fostering co‑operation within a team environment to garner support to achieve desired outcomes.
Want To Know More?
Contact Cheynne Willis, Administration Manager, 0466 563 166, Cheynne.Willis@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 1 November 2026
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. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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