- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health Service Outpatient Services, Whyalla
- Total Indicative Remuneration: MDP4 $198,974 - $257,507 p.a
- Temporary Full-time position working up to 1 February 2026
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
Join BHFLHN as a Senior Medical Practitioner delivering high-quality mental health care to rural and regional communities. You will provide clinical leadership, mentor junior staff, and contribute to multidisciplinary patient care and continuous quality improvement. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on community wellbeing, professional development, and innovative mental health services.
ABOUT RURAL AND REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Rural and Remote Mental Health Service provides 24/7 Tertiary level services to the whole of country South Australia. There is a 23 bed Rural and Remote Mental Health Service based at Glenside Health Service Campus and three Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Units at Mount Gambier, Whyalla and Berri.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Do you have a strong clinical background in mental health with experience in rural or community settings?
- Are you passionate about mentoring junior staff and advancing multidisciplinary care?
- Can you balance clinical excellence with compassionate care respecting consumer rights?
- Are you ready to engage with Aboriginal communities in a culturally appropriate way and embrace ongoing learning?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….
WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
- Deliver expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health consumers
- Provide leadership and mentoring to medical, nursing, and allied health trainees
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure integrated care
- Lead quality improvement, clinical governance, and participate in research activities
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:
- You will need to be immunised. You can refer to the SA Health Immunisation Policy here. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
- You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
- You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Medical Practitioner within our organisation. You will need to hold Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, be registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration. Previously enrolled in post graduate training with South Australian Psychiatry Training committee (or equivalent) and Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry, with more than 5 years’ experience in provision of Mental Health services to clients and their carers.
- Total Indicative Remuneration Package includes award salary, leave loading, professional development and superannuation
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.
NEED TO RELOCATE?
At Barossa Hills Fleurieu we offer you financial support to relocate if you need to move. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 902235), or reach out to Rochelle Catalini, Admin Officer/Project Support - Medical on phone: 7425 6140 or via E-mail: Health.RRMHSMedicalExecutiveAssistant@sa.gov.au
Besides speaking to Rochelle, more information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline or if you are an international candidate click here for our International applicant guidelines
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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on 13 August 2025 at 11:55PM
More Information:
902235 - MDP4 Senior Medical Practitioner Role Description.pdf
