• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Mental Health, Port Lincoln Hospital Services
• Salary
  • RN/M3 - $125,183 to $130,779 p.a.  + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
  • AHP3 -   $108,347 to $116,216 p.a.    + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Permanent Full time position 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either an AHP3 or RN/M3.

About the Role

The Mental Health Clinician (AHP3/RN3) provides advanced clinical, educational, and professional mental health services across the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN).

Working primarily within Port Lincoln Hospital Services, this role supports an integrated approach to mental health care by partnering with local services, the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service (RRMHS), and regional stakeholders. The clinician will provide consultation, liaison, and direct clinical support to improve mental health outcomes for consumers in both acute and community settings.

This position is responsible for delivering evidence-based care, mentoring staff, and enhancing the capability of health teams to respond effectively to mental health presentations. The clinician will also contribute to service planning, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives across EFNLHN.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced mental health assessment, intervention, and consultation across hospital and community settings.
• Deliver education, mentoring, and clinical leadership to enhance the skills of staff in managing mental health consumers.
• Facilitate integrated and coordinated care between acute, community, and regional mental health services.
• Support clinical governance, evidence-based practice, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to culturally safe and consumer-centred care for all clients, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated mental health professional who demonstrates leadership, advanced clinical skills, and a commitment to collaborative, recovery-oriented practice.

For Allied Health applicants (AHP3):

• Hold a recognised qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology.
• Eligible for professional membership or registration with the relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical leadership, education, and mentoring in mental health.

For Nursing applicants (RN3):

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Hold (or be working toward) a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience providing expert clinical mental health nursing care and leadership.

Across both classifications, you will bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-sector teams.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, cultural safety, and person-centred care.

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.
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. (Allied Health positions only)

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: 916557

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date

7 November 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 916557 - AHP3 - MH Consultation Liaison Clinician - Role Description AMENDED.pdf

 916557 - Nurse Consultant Mental Health Clinician RN3 Role Description.pdf

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