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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Eyre Mental Health Services - Port Lincoln
• Salary: AHP1 $68,478 to $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Permanent Full time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

Are you a passionate and motivated early-career Social Worker ready to make a real impact in regional mental health? Join the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network’s Community Mental Health Team and contribute to recovery-oriented services across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. Working under supervision, you’ll consolidate your clinical skills while delivering individual, family, and group-based therapeutic supports in a multi-disciplinary team.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support diverse communities across rural South Australia, with ongoing supervision, development, and professional growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering person-centred, evidence-based social work interventions

• Supporting clients across the mental health continuum with holistic, recovery-focused care

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external providers

If you are eligible for AASW membership and eager to grow your practice in a supportive rural setting—apply now.

Please refer to the job pack below for a broad purpose of the Mental Health Clinician position and qualifications.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

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

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: 907783

Enquiries

Yvette Graetz
Position: Administration Officer
Phone: 0407722137
E-mail: yvette.graetz@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

17 July 2025 - 1 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 907783 - AHP1 - Mental Health Social Worker - Role Description.pdf

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