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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Team
• Location negotiable, either Ceduna or Port Lincoln
• Salary: AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Leave loading  + Regional Incentives may apply
• Multiple Permanent positions available: Full-Time and Part-Time (hours negotiable)

Take your career in mental health to the next level and make a positive impact every day.

Overview

Remote and rural South Australia offers something most mental health roles simply cannot: genuine breadth of practice, deep community connection, and the chance to make a visible difference in the lives of people who need skilled, thoughtful clinicians. SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is seeking experienced Occupational Therapists and Social Workers to join its Community Mental Health team, with positions available in Ceduna or Port Lincoln.

Your Role in the Team

Working as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver a comprehensive range of mental health services across this expansive region. Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating individualised and group-based therapeutic programs for mental health consumers across the lifespan
• Applying preventative, early intervention and recovery-oriented frameworks tailored to rural and remote community needs
• Contributing to clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, assistants and students
• Collaborating with health professionals and service providers across sectors to deliver integrated, consumer-centred care

What You Bring

• Current registration with AHPRA (Occupational Therapists) or eligibility for membership with AASW (Social Workers)
• Demonstrated clinical experience in mental health assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic intervention
• Confidence practising with reduced direct supervision in a complex, community-based environment
• Experience delivering individual, family and group therapeutic approaches
• Understanding of the social and cultural factors shaping health outcomes in rural and remote SA communities
• Commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Life and Work at EFNLHN

SA Health offers salary packaging arrangements that meaningfully increase your take-home pay, alongside generous leave entitlements and access to professional development funding. EFNLHN is committed to supporting clinicians who choose regional practice - you will have access to clinical supervision, a collegial multidisciplinary team, and the scope to grow skills you simply would not develop in a metropolitan setting. These are ongoing positions with full-time and part-time FTE arrangements negotiable, and multiple vacancies are available across Ceduna and Port Lincoln.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application via the SA Health careers portal. For a conversation about the role, location options or FTE arrangements before applying, reach out to the hiring manager - their details are listed in the role profile. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from all backgrounds.

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.
• 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.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise

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

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 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 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: 944965

Enquiries

Rachelle Dawkins
Position: Team Leader Eyre Mental Health
Phone: 76691083
E-mail: rachelle.dawkins2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 27th July 2026, 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 944965 - AHP2 - Mental Health Clinician - Occupational Therapist - Role Description.pdf

 944965 - AHP2 - Mental Health Clinician - Social Worker - Role Description.pdf