Community Support Worker

Job no: 913433

Work type: Full time

Location: Far North

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• OPS2 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team as a Mental Health Support Worker and deliver practical, recovery-focused support that transforms lives and strengthens our community

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.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Service:

Community Mental Health - Rehabilitation Services (Whyalla)

Whyalla Hospital hosts the Saltbush Community Mental Health Rehabilitation service, which is part of the South Australian Government's strategy to reform mental health services and to provide a stepped model of care to regional South Australians at a location closer to home. The service supports people who may have been living independently in the community but require a more supported environment to enhance their living skills, or those who may have completed their stay in hospital and are ready for community-based treatment and rehabilitation. The service is available to all residents living in regional South Australia, not just those from Whyalla. To find out more Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

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

About the Role:

The Mental Health Support Worker plays a key role in delivering recovery-oriented, evidence-based services that make a real difference in the lives of consumers across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. Working closely with clinicians, you'll provide practical, non-clinical psychosocial support in community, acute, and rehabilitation settings, helping consumers achieve their goals and embrace recovery. Through hands-on assistance and guidance, you'll empower individuals, support their wellbeing, and contribute to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes in the local community.

About You:

• Experience in reporting to and liaising with multiple stakeholders across the spectrum of community services or health.
• Experience in working with people who have health and/or mental health related issues.
• Experience in working within a community services team environment and successful participation in such a setting.
• Experience in Microsoft Office software packages including word processing, desktop publishing, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

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

Applicant Information:

• 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: 913433

Want To Know More? Contact:

Nicole Tyrrell - Project Officer, ,

Application Closing Date: Thursday 4th September PM

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Advertised: 21 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 04 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time