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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• OPS2 | Full Time | Ongoing
  
• Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Join a multidisciplinary team where your practical support and commitment to wellbeing help empower individuals to achieve their personal goals!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Service:

Community Mental Health - Rehabilitation Services (Whyalla)

Whyalla Hospital hosts the Saltbush Community Mental Health Rehabilitation service, which is part of the South Australian Government’s strategy to reform mental health services and to provide a stepped model of care to regional South Australians at a location closer to home. The service supports people who may have been living independently in the community but require a more supported environment to enhance their living skills, or those who may have completed their stay in hospital and are ready for community-based treatment and rehabilitation. The service is available to all residents living in regional South Australia, not just those from Whyalla. To find out more Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health services across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. Working under the supervision of a clinician, you will provide non-clinical, integrated psychosocial support to consumers across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. In this hands-on role, you will support consumers to understand and engage with recovery and rehabilitation principles, assisting them with day-to-day activities that align with their individual care plans. You will play an important role in promoting social and emotional wellbeing, supporting independence, and working collaboratively with clinicians, consumers, and service providers to help individuals progress toward their recovery goals in a supportive and respectful environment. 

About You:

• Experience in reporting to and liaising with multiple stakeholders across the spectrum of community services or health.
• Experience in working with people who have health and/or mental health related issues.
• Experience in working within a community services team environment and successful participation in such a setting.
• Experience in Microsoft Office software packages including word processing, desktop publishing, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 927877

Want To Know More? Contact:

Nicole Tyrrell - Mental Health Administration Officer, 8644 5130, nicole.tyrrell@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments:

927877 OPS2 Role Description

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