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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri.
• OPS2 | Operational Services Officer Level 2 | $66,441.00 p.a. to $69,504.00 p.a.
• Employment: Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 22 Sep 2028)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Join our Mental Health Support team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people on their recovery journey. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you'll provide practical, non-clinical psychosocial support that helps consumers achieve their personal goals, build independence and strengthen their wellbeing. With opportunities to work across community, acute and rehabilitation settings, this rewarding role offers the chance to be a valued part of an integrated, recovery-focused team supporting consumers and the local community.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with consumers, families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgemental and culturally appropriate support to people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and engage effectively with community and health services.
• Reliable, organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities, work under direction and respond appropriately to stressful situations.
• Understanding of mental health, recovery, confidentiality, workplace safety and the needs of Aboriginal and multicultural communities.

Desired Criteria 

• Certificate III or above in Mental Health Work, or currently studying a relevant health/clinical degree, with a willingness to undertake further training.
• Experience providing individual or group support in health/community settings, with the ability to support people through recovery and resolve challenges professionally.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented mental health practices, consumer rights, relevant legislation and local community services.

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 Corporate and Administration Professionals 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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.

Job ref: 949183

Enquiries

Tammy Stephenson 

Application Closing Date

16 September 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

OPS2 - Mental Health Support Worker - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines