Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Services

Job no: 900782
Work type: Part time
Location: Far North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery

- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla

- Part Time 0.4 FTE | Temporary (up to 31 March 2026)

- Base Salary Range:

- $87,416 - $110,497 p.a | RN/M2C

- $74,831 - $102,103 p.a | RN/M1

- $91,785 - $106,330 p.a | AHP1/2

- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). The classification RN/M may also be eligible for Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), and Professional Development Allowance.

Be part of our team and make a meaningful impact in our region by delivering compassionate care and sharing your professional expertise

Note: This position is multi-classed as either a RN/M2C, RN/M1 or AHP1/2. The classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

About Us

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Site and Service

Community Mental Health Team

The Community Mental Health Teams are located at both Port Augusta and Whyalla, providing specialised one-to-one counselling, group work, care coordination and health promotional activities to promote mental, emotional, physical, and social health and wellbeing. Workers provide information, education, counselling and support to adults, families and carers whose lives are affected by mental health issues. There are also specialist youth mental health clinicians based in the region and access to specialist older persons mental health services.

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance

- Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here

- Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

AHP Support and Training

- Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework

- Access to Professional Development funding

- Support with transitioning into professional practice (AHP1) – through the Mental Health Allied Health Professional Practice Program

- Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia

- Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners

- Links with Rural and Remote Mental Health Services – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse (RN/M2C), you will deliver essential mental health nursing services across various settings, progressing from a competent to a proficient practitioner. You’ll take accountability for your practice standards while mentoring less experienced staff. In addition to your clinical focus, you will also assume portfolio responsibilities that align with your career development goals. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care

The Registered Nurse (RN/M1) will be essential in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health services, addressing the needs of consumers and the community. You will enhance your skills through continuous professional development while providing integrated care across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. Using preventative, therapeutic, and evaluative approaches, you’ll engage in individual and family therapies, group programs, and health promotion initiatives. As you progress from novice to proficient practitioner, you’ll be accountable for your nursing standards and for activities delegated to others. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care

The Allied Health Professionals (AHP1/2) – Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers – apply their clinical experience and specialised knowledge to deliver a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of consumers, their families and careers. Working under reduced clinical direction, they contribute to the supervision of less experienced staff and students while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Each professional utilizes a blend of preventative, early intervention, treatment, and evaluative approaches, employing evidence-based practices, psychological assessments, individual and family therapies, group programs, and community development initiatives. Together, they play a vital role in enhancing the mental health services offered by the Local Health Network and supporting the well‑being of the community.

About You

RN/M2C

- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

- Must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health practice.

RN/M1

- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

- Be enrolled and/or willing to enrol in further postgraduate studies within Mental Health practice.

AHP1/2

Occupational Therapist

- Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist in Australia.

Psychologist

- AHP1: Must hold a recognised four‑year qualification within the Psychology profession and be eligible to hold provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. For the duration of employment, the Provisional Psychologist must work toward full registration under an arrangement approved by the Board, such as a Clinical Master’s degree or a Psychology Internship and must comply with all Psychology Board requirements including those relating to clinical supervision and restrictions on practice.

- AHP2: Must hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. This normally requires at least an Honours Degree in Psychology and subsequent completion of 2 years of Board approved supervision and training as a Provisional Psychologist, either by completion of an approved Psychology postgraduate degree or in a Board approved psychology internship, or an equivalent qualification as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia.

- Clinical endorsement with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible and willing to participate in AHPRA Clinical Psychology Registrar Program is desirable.

Social Worker

- Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Must have participated on ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.

- AHP1: Post graduate qualifications in social work, psychotherapy, mental health, public sector management would be desirable.

- AHP2: Must be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies for appointment at this level.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information

- This is a part time vacancy, working 32 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

- 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: 900782

Want To Know More?

Contact: Teagan Palmer - Acting Nurse Consultant, 8648 8566, Teagan.Palmer@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday 11th December 2025 - 11.55 PM

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