Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons
Top Benefits
About the role
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
- Full/Part Time | Ongoing
- Base Salary Range:
- RN/M2C | $90,913 - $114,917 p.a
- RN/M1 | $77,824 - $106,187 p.a
- AHP1/2 | $73,710 - $110,052 p.a
Appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Join us as a Mental Health Clinician and play a key role in enhancing specialist
mental health care for older adults!
Discover the Flinders and Upper North – Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity
Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your
backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.
Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the
rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.
Your Career. Your Impact
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a
supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career -all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.
Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are
greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5uurPYJXA] - Living and Working in Whyalla [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIG4O7hUjDpg&data=05%7C02%7CMackenzee.McCauley%40sa.gov.au%7C36c4324411eb4500d69c08de518fc7d1%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639037875127698756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gWs2%2FHNP7GroAUyK2%2BTsqFmxZmOL7Y4qUDg%2FOshxtI8%3D&reserved=0]
To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health
Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public%20Content/SA%20Health%20Internet/Careers/Working%20for%20SA%20Health/Our%20services/Working%20at%20FUNLHN/Working%20at%20Flinders%20and%20Upper%20North%20Local%20Health%20Network]
Our Benefits
- Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/] to increase your take‑home pay.
- Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from a dedicated support program for new graduates – through the Mental Health Allied Health Professional Practice Program.
- Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
- Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport [https://portal.fitnesspassport.com.au/FUNLS] discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C18d3028d50cd48f2462d08dbb2799fe7%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638300007679569025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1zKcgABuewu6Uh0vCdZRkoHH5bXRCtIUyBTpGA2kxg%3D&reserved=0].
- Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
About the Role
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will contribute to the Older Persons Mental
Health portfolio, a specialised service focused on improving care pathways and access to specialist support for older adults. You will play a key role in streamlining service delivery and supporting the management of psychiatric illness in older persons across the Local Health Network.
In this role, you will assist in coordinating telepsychiatry consultations and
inpatient admissions, while providing clinical advice, education and contributing to workforce development initiatives. Working within a collaborative environment, you will support the delivery of responsive, high-quality mental health services for older adults.
Looking for a change in scenery? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yh-deH5Pp0] –
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About You
- Please refer to the role descriptions for the specific qualifications and requirements relevant to each classification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Want To Know More? Contact
Manuveen Kaur - Project Officer Mental Health, 8648 8583, Manuveen.Kaur@sa.gov.au [Manuveen.Kaur@sa.gov.au]
Applicant Information
- Please refer to the role descriptions for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] as indicated on the Role description.
- 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.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply
[https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information.
JCS+RegisteredNurse+Mental+Health+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Application Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026 - 11:55PM
Not the right fit? Search for Mental Health Clinician jobs in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
About SA Health
This is the official LinkedIn page of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), which supports approximately 41,000 residents across the largest geographic area of any LHN in South Australia, including the Eyre Peninsula and Far North Outback extending to the Northern Territory border and the Western Australian border. We also have the highest proportion of residents who identify as Aboriginal - 11% compared with the South Australian total of 2.0 %. We run 14 hospitals and health clinics, 10 of which combine hospital and residential aged care services, community-based Mental Health and a community health service, Country Health Connect, based at 12 sites, which delivers more instances of care than our hospital and residential aged care facilities put together. We own and run three GP practices, a remote area clinica at Oodnadatta and the Amata Family Wellbeing Centre.
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Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons
Top Benefits
About the role
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
- Full/Part Time | Ongoing
- Base Salary Range:
- RN/M2C | $90,913 - $114,917 p.a
- RN/M1 | $77,824 - $106,187 p.a
- AHP1/2 | $73,710 - $110,052 p.a
Appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Join us as a Mental Health Clinician and play a key role in enhancing specialist
mental health care for older adults!
Discover the Flinders and Upper North – Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity
Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your
backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.
Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the
rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.
Your Career. Your Impact
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a
supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career -all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.
Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are
greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5uurPYJXA] - Living and Working in Whyalla [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIG4O7hUjDpg&data=05%7C02%7CMackenzee.McCauley%40sa.gov.au%7C36c4324411eb4500d69c08de518fc7d1%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639037875127698756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gWs2%2FHNP7GroAUyK2%2BTsqFmxZmOL7Y4qUDg%2FOshxtI8%3D&reserved=0]
To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health
Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public%20Content/SA%20Health%20Internet/Careers/Working%20for%20SA%20Health/Our%20services/Working%20at%20FUNLHN/Working%20at%20Flinders%20and%20Upper%20North%20Local%20Health%20Network]
Our Benefits
- Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/] to increase your take‑home pay.
- Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from a dedicated support program for new graduates – through the Mental Health Allied Health Professional Practice Program.
- Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
- Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport [https://portal.fitnesspassport.com.au/FUNLS] discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C18d3028d50cd48f2462d08dbb2799fe7%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638300007679569025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1zKcgABuewu6Uh0vCdZRkoHH5bXRCtIUyBTpGA2kxg%3D&reserved=0].
- Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
About the Role
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will contribute to the Older Persons Mental
Health portfolio, a specialised service focused on improving care pathways and access to specialist support for older adults. You will play a key role in streamlining service delivery and supporting the management of psychiatric illness in older persons across the Local Health Network.
In this role, you will assist in coordinating telepsychiatry consultations and
inpatient admissions, while providing clinical advice, education and contributing to workforce development initiatives. Working within a collaborative environment, you will support the delivery of responsive, high-quality mental health services for older adults.
Looking for a change in scenery? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yh-deH5Pp0] –
Nursing
Looking for a change in scenery? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LsBxBUaFZU] –
Allied Health
Learn more about our Allied Health [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MHqABA6ULU]
workforce!
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About You
- Please refer to the role descriptions for the specific qualifications and requirements relevant to each classification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Want To Know More? Contact
Manuveen Kaur - Project Officer Mental Health, 8648 8583, Manuveen.Kaur@sa.gov.au [Manuveen.Kaur@sa.gov.au]
Applicant Information
- Please refer to the role descriptions for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] as indicated on the Role description.
- 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.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply
[https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information.
JCS+RegisteredNurse+Mental+Health+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Application Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026 - 11:55PM
Not the right fit? Search for Mental Health Clinician jobs in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
About SA Health
This is the official LinkedIn page of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), which supports approximately 41,000 residents across the largest geographic area of any LHN in South Australia, including the Eyre Peninsula and Far North Outback extending to the Northern Territory border and the Western Australian border. We also have the highest proportion of residents who identify as Aboriginal - 11% compared with the South Australian total of 2.0 %. We run 14 hospitals and health clinics, 10 of which combine hospital and residential aged care services, community-based Mental Health and a community health service, Country Health Connect, based at 12 sites, which delivers more instances of care than our hospital and residential aged care facilities put together. We own and run three GP practices, a remote area clinica at Oodnadatta and the Amata Family Wellbeing Centre.