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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Mental Health
• Position located in Port Lincoln
• Temporary Full Time until 31 December 2027
• Salary:
  • AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Leave Loading
  • RN/M3: $130,190 - $136,010 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Leave Loading

Lead the future of older persons mental health care in regional South Australia.

An exciting leadership opportunity is available for an experienced clinician to join the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network as a Clinical Senior in Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH).

In this role, you will provide advanced clinical, educational and consultancy services within a multidisciplinary mental health team, supporting older people across the region. Working closely with psychiatrists, nursing staff, allied health professionals and community partners, you will deliver person-centred care that supports recovery, promotes independence, and improves quality of life.

You will play a key role in clinical leadership - supporting and mentoring staff, contributing to service development, and strengthening OPMH capability across the region. This includes involvement in tele-psychiatry pathways, complex care coordination, and driving improvements aligned with contemporary mental health models of care.

Based in Port Lincoln, this role offers the opportunity to combine meaningful leadership work with a relaxed coastal lifestyle, while making a genuine impact in rural and remote communities.

Why Port Lincoln?

Port Lincoln offers:

• Stunning beaches and coastal living
• Renowned fresh seafood and local produce
• Excellent schools and family-friendly community
• Minimal commute times
• True work-life balance
• A strong sense of belonging and professional visibility

And on weekends off you can explore the beautiful Eyre Peninsula’s natural wonders bucket list!

Discover Port Lincoln and Southern Eyre Peninsula – click here

How Will You Contribute?

• Provide expert clinical care and coordination for older persons with complex mental health needs
• Deliver clinical leadership, supervision, education and mentoring to staff
• Support service development, quality improvement and implementation of OPMH models of care
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen integrated mental health services

Who Are We Looking For?

• Are you an experienced clinician (Allied Health or Registered Nurse) with expertise in older persons mental health?
• Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care to older people?
• Are you a confident clinical leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others?
• Do you bring strong collaboration skills and thrive working across multidisciplinary teams and services?

If you have answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!

Community Mental Health

Working in the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network community mental health service involves providing recovery-oriented, person-centred care to address the multiple dimensions of an individual’s well-being. Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and support workers operating both in the community across the EFN region, and from our community mental health centre based at the Port Lincoln hospital. We are privileged to provide services to the Eyre and Far North communities, which are home to wonderful wildlife and offer beautiful wines and incredible seafood in a stunning environment. 

About Eyre and Far North Local Health Network

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

• Competitive salary and regional incentives
• 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.
• 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
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Access to regional professional networks
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise.
• Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities
• Lifestyle balance rarely achievable in metropolitan settings
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

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

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 933998

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date: 30 April 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

933998 AHP3 Clinical Senior Older Persons Mental Health - Role Description.pdf

933998 RN3A Clinical Senior Older Persons Mental Health - Role Description.pdf