Job no: 924705
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Administration, Business and Management
* Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
* ASO3 | Full/Part Time | Ongoing
* Base Salary Range: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a
* In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).
Join a collaborative environment where your organisational expertise directly supports clinicians, leaders, and improved consumer outcomes
About Us:
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
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Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:
* Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
* Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
About the Role:
As the Administration Coordinator – Mental Health, you will oversee and coordinate administrative functions that enable the efficient and effective operation of mental health services across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. In this role, you will lead and support ASO2 staff, coordinate resources, and proactively resolve day-to-day operational issues. You will work closely with the Mental Health Team Leader, Manager Integrated Mental Health Team, and Director Mental Health, providing high-level administrative support and acting as a central point of contact for administrative staff. The position also contributes to policy, service improvement, and workflow enhancements, ensuring administrative practices align with organisational priorities and support high-quality, responsive mental health care delivery.
About You:
* Experience in coordinating, supervising and developing staff.
* Experience in establishing and maintaining effective administrative systems, procedures and technologies.
* Experience in the research and coordinating information relevant to policies and procedures.
* Experience in preparing reports, briefings, general correspondence, and meeting minutes.
* Experience in providing a confidential secretarial and clerical service.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C
Applicant Information:
* 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.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
* SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 924705
Want To Know More? Contact:
Manuveen Kaur - Project Officer Mental Health, ,
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 14th January PM
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Advertised: 31 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time