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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services - Glenside
• Salary: RN5-3   $176,010 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: AHP-5   $137,075 - $149,922 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 26/2/27

About CALHN
At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare - for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

This is a multiclass position (AHP5/RN5). Classification will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and professional background.

As the Service Manager, you will be a senior leader within the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for driving safe, high-quality mental health services across your designated area. Drawing on your advanced clinical expertise, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring strong governance, effective service delivery, and continuous quality improvement. You will play a central role in shaping consumer care standards, guiding multidisciplinary practice, and fostering healthy, high-performing work environments aligned with SA Health’s Vision and Values, National Mental Health Policy, and the Standards for Mental Health Services.

Working with a high level of autonomy and independent decision-making, you will oversee systems that support, evaluate, and continually enhance clinical practice across mental health teams. You will also be accountable for the cost-effective delivery of services, the development of sustainable workforce capability, and the provision of expert leadership within nursing (RN5) or allied health (AHP5) streams. In this influential role, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders to advance service excellence, drive innovation, and uphold the highest standards of mental health care.

About You

You are a highly skilled and values-driven mental health professional with the capability to lead complex services, guide multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality, consumer-centred care. Whether you come from a nursing background (RN5) or an allied health background (AHP5), you bring advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a commitment to strategic service improvement within the mental health sector.

• Educational/Vocational Qualifications – See relevant Role Description (RN5 or AHP5) for the required professional qualifications, registration, and specialty mental health credentials.

• Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills – Strong leadership capability with advanced communication, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to work under pressure, manage change, influence team performance, coordinate services, and apply innovative, recovery-oriented approaches across diverse clinical and community settings.

• Experience – Demonstrated experience leading or managing services in the health sector, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, delivering large-scale or complex projects, driving quality improvement initiatives, and navigating organisational change. Experience with clinical or operational information systems and applying contemporary management processes in health settings.

• Knowledge – Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, mental health policy frameworks, quality improvement systems, national mental health standards, human resource management principles, health funding and governance requirements, and the ethical, safety and accreditation standards that guide mental health practice.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  946529 RD AHP-5.pdf   946529 RD RN-5.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Thursday 13th August 2026

Job Ref: 946529

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position