Job no: 946481
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Medical, Mental Health

Ongoing, Full Time

This role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality, specialist psychiatric services across regional and country mental health services in South Australia.

Join our Rural & Remote Mental Health Service as a Consultant Psychiatrist and play a pivotal role in strengthening mental health care across the Whyalla region. Based in Whyalla, you will provide specialist psychiatric care, outreach services, clinical leadership, and supervision to medical practitioners while contributing to service improvement, quality initiatives, research, and innovative models of care tailored to regional communities.

Working as part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will help shape the future of mental health services by partnering with consumers, families, carers, community organisations, and healthcare providers. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health outcomes while influencing strategic direction, mentoring clinicians, and advancing evidence-based practice across rural and remote South Australia.

The appointed consultant will join the Rural & Remote Mental Health Service Consultant Psychiatry Team at Glenside and report to the Clinical Director. The role involves liaising with mental health consumers, carers, families, community organisations, and external service providers within the Whyalla catchment area.

• Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in providing specialist mental health services across country and regional communities?
• Do you have the clinical expertise and leadership skills to guide teams, improve patient outcomes, and mentor junior clinicians?
• Are you ready to contribute to research, service reform, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance mental health care in regional settings?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership across inpatient, outpatient, community, and home-based settings.
• Support clinicians, general practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams to manage complex cases and implement least restrictive care practices.
• Lead teaching, mentoring, and supervision of undergraduate students, postgraduate medical trainees, and mental health staff.
• Contribute to quality, safety, risk management, and research initiatives to improve service delivery and outcomes for consumers.
• Provide strategic clinical advice, policy input, and governance support across regional mental health services.

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable).
• Regional incentive according to MMM Zone for doctors for up to three years (if applicable).
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You must have a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists & be registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• You must have demonstrated participation in continuing medical education since attaining qualification in psychiatric medicine.

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

Applications Close on 9 October 2026 at 11:55PM

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Oct :55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Job no: 946956

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin Hospital - ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112
• Salary: $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - RN/M3

• Full-Time, ongoing

About the Role:

Lyell McEwin Hospital is one of South Australia's busiest metropolitan hospitals, and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is growing to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding community. If you're an experienced orthopaedic nurse ready to bring sharp clinical judgement and genuine commitment to patient outcomes, this short-term contract role offers the scope to make a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Orthopaedic Nurse Consultant in NALHN you will provide specialist clinical consultation and evidence-based guidance across the orthopaedic patient journey. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering advanced clinical assessment and care planning for orthopaedic patients across acute and peri-operative settings
• Acting as a clinical resource and point of expertise for nursing and multidisciplinary teams
• Provision of education to nursing and multidisciplinary teams
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and supporting best-practice orthopaedic care standards within NALHN
• Facilitating timely discharge planning and coordination with allied health and surgical teams

What You'll Bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Substantial post-registration experience in an orthopaedic or surgical nursing context
• Demonstrated ability to work at a consultant or advanced practice level within a complex health environment
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary communication
• Familiarity with SA Health policy frameworks, clinical governance, and patient safety standards
• Proven ability to mentor and support nursing staff in a busy public hospital setting

To be eligible for this position, you must be Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate

About You:

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds "Most Liveable Cities" and "Most Beautiful Cities", Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHNserves over400,000 peoplein northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal,paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Withover 7,500employees, NALHNemphasisesquality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, andequitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide's north and north eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital - the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital - a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services - adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services - provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services - including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate)for vulnerable sector screening - apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 946956

Enquiries:

NALHN DSSA Nurse Manager

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

25 September .55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

946956 - Nurse Consultant - RN3 -Surgical Specialties & Anaesthetics - Role Description.pdf

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

BHFLHN seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead high-quality mental health services across regional South Australia. Based in Whyalla, you will provide specialist care, outreach, and clinical leadership while supervising medical practitioners and contributing to service improvement and research.

You will join the Rural & Remote Mental Health Service, collaborate with consumers, families and other providers, and help shape regional mental health outcomes with evidence-based practice.

Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide's northern metropolitan area is seeking an Orthopaedic Nurse Consultant to provide expert consultation across the orthopaedic patient journey. You will lead advanced clinical assessment, care planning, and education for nursing and multidisciplinary teams within a busy public hospital.

You must hold current AHPRA registration with substantial orthopaedic/surgical experience and demonstrate consultant-level capabilities in a complex health environment, with a

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network seeks an Older Persons Consultation Liaison Clinician to join the Consultation Liaison Service (CLS). The role involves providing expert mental health consultation for older adults, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, and improving pathways across regional networks.

Applicants should have RN/RM or Allied Health qualifications with AHPRA registration.

Job no: 947914

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide CBD, Adelaide Metro Eastern, To be negotiated, Various

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health Service
• Position based at OPMH Specialised Services, RRMHS Eastwood
• AHP2: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a (pro rata) + superannuation + salary sacrifice benefits
• RN/RM2: $90,9013 - $114,917 p.a (pro rata) + superannuation + salary sacrifice benefits
• Part Time working 60.8 hours per fortnight over a 5 day roster
• Multiple TemporaryContracts up to November 2027 (with possibility of extension)

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either aRN/M2C or AHP2 and the appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional passionate about mental health care for older persons? Join the Consultation Liaison Service (CLS), part of the Rural and Remote Mental Health Services, where you will help streamline specialist older persons care pathways, provide expert consultation via telepsychiatry, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve consumer outcomes.

The Consultation Liaison Service (CLS) is part of the Rural and Remote Mental Health Services Older Persons Mental Health Specialised Services based at Parkside, working closely with the Rapid Inreach Service and covering all regional Local Health Networks in South Australia. CLS aims to streamline specialist older persons care pathways, provide expert consultation via telepsychiatry, and facilitate inpatient admissions.

As an Older Persons Consultation Liaison Clinician, you will use your clinical experience and mental health expertise to deliver comprehensive, person-centred care and consultation services. Working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health interventions tailored to the needs of older consumers, their carers, and families. Your role will include supporting consumer recovery, providing clinical leadership, mentoring less experienced staff and students, and contributing to service improvement initiatives, research, and quality assurance activities. You will collaborate closely with other health professionals and community agencies to ensure coordinated and holistic care.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Parkside). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Parkside, South Australia is a well-located inner-southern suburb just minutes from Adelaide's CBD, known for its leafy streets, convenient transport options, and easy access to local cafés, parks, and everyday amenities.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you a skilled communicator with strong problem-solving, negotiation, and teamwork abilities?
• Are you a committed professional who prioritises consumer and family-centred care and works respectfully with Aboriginal communities, with a willingness to undertake cultural safety training?
• Are you innovative and flexible practitioner able to work autonomously while contributing actively to team goals and quality improvement?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care and consultation tailored to older persons' needs.
• Collaborate across disciplines and sectors to facilitate seamless care pathways and improve access to services.
• Support and mentor less experienced staff, students, and clinicians through clinical supervision and education.
• Participate actively in quality improvement, clinical auditing, research, and professional development activities.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional within our organisation

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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Applications Close on 27 September 2026 at 11.55PM

Eligibility:Open to SA Health Employees only

Advertised: 09 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 27 Sep :55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time

Port Lincoln Hospital Emergency Department (Eyre and Far North Local Health Network) seeks multiple Rural Generalists to provide independent, advanced emergency care on a seven-day roster. You will work predominantly in ED, delivering high-stakes care in a rural setting near the Eyre Peninsula.

The roles are full-time with broad scope, collaborating with retrieval services and visiting specialists within the EFNLHN network.