Mental Health Project Officer

SA Health
Job reference: 857890
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Mental Health, Location Negotiable Within Region
• Salary: $75,430 - $79,070 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 31 January 2025) - ASO4

The Mental Health Project Officer RoleThe Project Officer is responsible for contributing to projects/programs/services which contribute to the development, implementation and continuation of services and structures within Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service. The Project Officer works independently by applying knowledge and experience enabling the Flinders and Upper North LHN MH to meet its objectives and strategic directions.There are Community Mental Health Teams providing services for people aged 16 and over. Some services are provided from Whyalla, in the Flinders and Upper North region, where there is an Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit, bringing together community and hospital-based staff, and a Community Rehabilitation Service. There are also specialist youth Mental Health clinicians based in the region and access to specialist older persons Mental Health services.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.The RegionWhen you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .Check(s)

• 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 BSA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 857890EnquiriesName: Ben SunstromTitle: Senior Manager, Strategy and ProjectsPhone: (08) 7425 6114E-mail:Application Closing DateThursday 4th April 2024 - 11.55PMAttachmentsFlexibility Statement
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.