Mental Health Service Manager

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

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About This Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Executive GM Primary Care & Clinical Safety/Quality, you will lead and supervise our dedicated Clinicians in delivering a stepped mental health service that is evidence based and culturally safe in the context of remote First Nations communities across regional and remote Australia.

You will support the two Mental Health teams SA and NT to deliver a community based low to moderate intervention mental health services to clients who are not able to access appropriate services due to living in remote locations or being ineligible for existing services.

You will be a vital resource to remote communities, ensuring to identify activities to further develop – and increase awareness of - mental health and emotional wellbeing services.

About You
You will have demonstrated leadership experience as a senior clinician within a multi-disciplinary mental health service. Proven expertise in the application of evidence based clinical practice within the mental health field in rural and remote Australia. Highly developed communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

To Be Considered For The Role You Require
A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, or Psychology.

A membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Mental Health or equivalent.

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work in some of Australia's remote communities and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In Addition, We Also Offer
Above award salary

Attractive relocation assistance (including settling in accommodation, cost reimbursement, and paid travel)

Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:

packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.

packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

Reward and recognition program.

Learning management system

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position please contact Natalie Szabo, Executive GM – Primary Care & Clinical Safety/Quality, via

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People and Culture Business Partner, via

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

Please note that as part of RFDS SA/NT recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a National Police Clearance, Working with Children Clearance and drug and alcohol test. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.