* Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
* Salary | Allied Health Professional Level 3 (AHP3) - $108,347.00 to $116,216.00
* Full time | Term Contract (temporary up to 07 April 2028)
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. (Allied Health positions only) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
About the Role
Join a rewarding leadership role as a Clinical Senior Psychologist, where you'll use your expertise to deliver high-quality mental health services within a supportive multidisciplinary team across rural and remote South Australia. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing, while mentoring and supervising fellow psychologists and students, shaping professional standards, and driving service improvements. With a balanced focus on clinical practice and professional leadership, you'll play a key role in advancing innovative, recovery-oriented care and influencing the future of regional mental health services.
What We're Looking For
* Qualifications & Experience: Must be a registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist, and approved as a clinical supervisor at all relevant levels; supported by broad experience including rural/remote practice, service development, and primary health care application.
* Leadership & Development: Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.
* Consumer-Focused Practice: Strong commitment to community engagement, culturally competent, and person-centred care aligned with organisational priorities.
* Technical & Administrative Skills: Proficiency in data management, technology use, documentation, and project/change management.
* Collaboration & Improvement: Effective communication and teamwork, with proven contributions to service planning, problem-solving, and continuous quality improvement.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
* We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
* Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
* Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
* Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
* Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
* Join RMCLHN's Allied Health Team (video)
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 appropriate immunisation requirements:
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
* Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
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: 931671
Enquiries
Tammy Stephenson
Acting / Advanced Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8580 2525E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
16 April 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
AHP3 - Clinical Senior Psychologist - Role Description .pdf
About Berri Factsheet.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines