Director Outpatient Services

Job no: 935639
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health, Project and Program Management
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Stepney– Outpatients Services
Salary $149,827 - $149,827 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN5.1, $132,440 - $144,852 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP5
Fulltime - Contract Until May 2029 Available
Transform Lives as Director Outpatient Services - Drug & Alcohol Leadership Role

The Director Outpatient Services provides strategic and operational leadership, governance, and direction for a range of clinical service staff within DASSA's Outpatient Services. The focus of the role is on the development and implementation of frameworks and systems within which employees practice, and on monitoring and evaluating clinical practice and service delivery standards. The role will report to the State-wide Clinical Director. The role balances and integrates strategic and operational perspectives within a specified span of appointment.

About you:

Effective leadership skills, including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation
Experience in leading services or organisations through times of extensive change
Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 5 years post-registration experience
Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads
Experience in applying contemporary management processes and practices in a health care setting
The attached role description is currently under review and may be revised before appointment. All applicants will be provided with the finalised role description.

Please see the attached Role Descriptions for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jason Gascoigne, Co-Director, (08) 7425 5055, Jason.Gascoigne@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 8th May 2026

Attachments:

AHP5 Director Outpatient Services - Role Description
RN5.1 Director Outpatient Services - 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: 935639
Advertised: 24 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time