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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, CAMHS, Amata, 0872
• AHP4 - Allied Health Professional L4, Salary- $123,048 to $133,957 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• RN/M4 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 4, Salary - $137,464 to $143,282 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, fixed term contract offered (Temporary up to 6 Months)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The APY Lands Service Manager leads integrated, culturally responsive child and adolescent mental health services across the APY Lands. The role provides operational leadership, manages services and resources, and works closely with Aboriginal staff and stakeholders. It also offers clinical leadership while supporting Anangu workforce development and community health outcomes.

AHP4:

Key duties of the role

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver clinically appropriate mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families on the APY Lands.
• Ensure effective management of human, physical, financial, and administrative resources while supporting staff development to maintain high-quality clinical skills.
• Facilitate interagency collaboration to improve service development and delivery, while ensuring consumer participation and culturally responsive care.
• Maintain required professional standards and registration through ongoing professional development, continuing education, and the achievement of clinical expertise.
• Contribute to Child and Adolescent Mental Health service planning while fostering a positive, safe, and supportive workplace culture.

Skills and Experience

• Eligible qualification and current registration with AASW, AHPRA (Psychology), or AHPRA (Occupational Therapy)
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership or management within a multidisciplinary mental health or community setting
• Experience working effectively with Aboriginal communities and applying culturally responsive models of care
• Proven ability to deliver complex clinical assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and families
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, WHS, and quality improvement frameworks in health services

RN4:

• Develop, coordinate and deliver clinically appropriate mental health and child developmental services to children, adolescents and their families on the APY Lands.
• Initiate, implement and co-ordinate processes for quality improvement and continuity within corporate risk management and professional practice frameworks.
• Develop and maintain a learning environment, taking a coaching approach to team development, individual capability development and performance development.
• Initiate and contribute to research and evaluation activities to improve multidisciplinary practice, service delivery, and overall client outcomes.
• Provide expert leadership and advice in child and adolescent mental health, supporting service improvement, model of care development, and culturally safe practice across state and national systems

Skills and Experience

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate, and enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal communities, following cultural guidance and building strong partnerships
• At least 3 years post-registration experience in mental health, with leadership experience in diverse or remote settings
• Experience in clinical assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and families with complex needs
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, clinical frameworks, and culturally informed practice in Aboriginal mental health services

Enquiries can be directed to

Judy O'Sullivan

Operations Manager, CAMHS Community Services

8 8161 9158

judy.o'sullivan@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP4 - Service Manager APY Lands - CAMHS - Role Description - 938631.pdf
• RN4 - Service Manager APY Lands - CAMHS - Role Description - 938631.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 11:55PM