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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Team, Port Lincoln
• Salary: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. - AHP3; $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. - RN/RM3 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + leave loading + Regional Incentives may apply (Allied Health positions only)
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a RN3A or AHP3.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader within the Community Mental Health Team in Port Lincoln.

About the Role

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking a motivated and capable Team Leader (AHP3 / RN3A) to provide operational leadership within a multidisciplinary service environment.

If building an amazing team is what you aspire to, this is the job for you. In this ongoing role, you will lead and support staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred services aligned with organisational priorities and community needs. You will play a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture while supporting service improvement and effective day-to-day operations.

This position is based in Port Lincoln, within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Port Lincoln offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with access to stunning beaches, fresh local seafood, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in regional healthcare.

Key Duties

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate daily operations, workload allocation, and service priorities.
• Support staff performance, development, and wellbeing through effective supervision and mentoring.
• Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and change management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Promote a collaborative, culturally safe, and inclusive work environment.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery.
• Monitor service activity, contribute to reporting, and assist with risk management and problem-solving.

About You

You are an experienced and approachable leader who demonstrates:

• Eligibility for appointment at AHP3 or RN3A classification.
• Proven leadership or coordination experience within a health or community services setting.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting and supervising staff within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to person-centred, culturally safe, and high-quality care.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and support service improvement initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and workplace health and safety requirements.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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 B (indirect 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: 924748

Enquiries

Sally Dennis
EA to Director Mental Health & Director Corporate
Phone: (08) 7669 1343
E-mail: sally.dennis@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

9 January 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 924748 - AHP3 - Mental Health Team Leader - Role Description.pdf

 924748 - RNM3 - Team Leader - Mental Health Services - Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+Mental+Health+final.pdf

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