Job no: 924748
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western (Port Lincoln)
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery
About the Role
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking a motivated and capable Team Leader (AHP3 / RN3A) to provide operational leadership within a multidisciplinary service environment.
Port Lincoln offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with access to stunning beaches, fresh local seafood, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in regional healthcare.
Compensation
* Salary: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. (AHP3); $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (RN/RM3) with 12% Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice benefits, leave loading, and Regional Incentives (may apply for Allied Health positions only).
Key Duties
* Provide leadership, supervision, and support to multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high‐quality service delivery.
* Coordinate daily operations, workload allocation, and service priorities.
* Support staff performance, development, and wellbeing through effective supervision and mentoring.
* Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and change management initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
* Promote a collaborative, culturally safe, and inclusive work environment.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery.
* Monitor service activity, contribute to reporting, and assist with risk management and problem‐solving.
About You
* Eligibility for appointment at AHP3 or RN3A classification.
* Proven leadership or coordination experience within a health or community services setting.
* Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* Experience supporting and supervising staff within a multidisciplinary team.
* A commitment to person‐centred, culturally safe, and high‐quality care.
* The ability to manage competing priorities and support service improvement initiatives.
* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and workplace health and safety requirements.
About Us
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, covering the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Why Join Us
* Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community; you will be supported personally and professionally, with access to education and training opportunities and flexible working hours.
* Job security and inclusions: salary, superannuation, leave loading, allowances, salary sacrifice benefits.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available for people relocating for this opportunity.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups (required for positions such as aged care or work involving vulnerable clients).
Immunisation risk for this position is Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances).
SA Health Services are required to implement the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Attachments
* 924748 - AHP3 - Mental Health Team Leader - Role Description.pdf
* 924748 - RNM3 - Team Leader - Mental Health Services - Role Description.pdf
* JCS+RN+Mental+Health+final.pdf
* Australian applicant guidelines
* International applicant guidelines
Enquiries
Sally DennisEA to Director Mental Health & Director CorporatePhone: (08) 7669 1343E-mail: sally.dennis@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
9 January 2026 - 11:55PM
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