At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead integrated mental health services across inpatient, intensive care, and community settings.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network in Whyalla.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and offering career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in beautiful Whyalla.
- Qualifications: Proven management experience in multidisciplinary mental health services and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla
Full Time | Temporary (up to 5 November 2028)
Base Salary Range: $123,048 - $133,957 p.a | AHP4 $137,464 - $143,282 p.a | RN/M4
Appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Join us as Manager, Integrated Mental Health and lead integrated services across inpatient, intensive care and community settings!
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.
Living and Working in Whyalla
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.
Benefits
- Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Grow Your Career: Access to professional development, clinical supervision, and support for new graduates, including the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health.
- 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.
- Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating.
- Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
About the Role
You will lead the delivery of integrated mental health services across inpatient, intensive care and community settings within a stepped model of care. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary teams, overseeing workforce, resources, service development and consumer outcomes across the continuum of care.
About You
Please refer to the role descriptions for the specific qualifications and requirements relevant to each classification.
- Proven management and leadership experience across multidisciplinary mental health services.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and change management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and influence at a senior level.
- Experience managing human, financial and physical resources.
- Demonstrated commitment to consumer engagement and culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal consumers and communities.
Want To Know More?
Contact Marcus Grimshaw - Acting Manager, 8644 5129.
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 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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
Application Closing Date: Saturday 31st October 2026 - 11:55PM
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