Job no:
Work type: Part time
Location: Far North
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health

- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
- OPS2 | Part Time 0.5 FTE | Temporary (up to 27 October 2026)
- Base Salary Range: $66,441 - $69,504 p.a (pro rata)

Your Career with FUNLHN

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters.

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To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

- Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
- Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

You will provide practical, non-clinical psychosocial support to mental health consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation settings, using your lived experience to support recovery and wellbeing.



Working under the supervision of a clinician and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist consumers to achieve their goals, build confidence and develop strategies that support their recovery journey.

- Lived experience of mental health recovery and personal wellbeing strategies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with consumers, families and carers.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.
- Understanding of mental health challenges and commitment to recovery-oriented, non-judgemental support.
- Ability to engage with Aboriginal consumers in a culturally appropriate manner and experience using Microsoft Office.
- Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance 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 setting. 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.
- This is a part-time vacancy, working 37.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

Application Closing Date: Saturday 29th August 2026 - 11:55PM

Advertised: 15 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Aug :55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time

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