• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• ASO4 | Full Time | Ongoing
  
• Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team as a Project Officer and shape meaningful projects that strengthen mental health services and support positive outcomes for our community!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

About Whyalla.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

The Project Officer plays a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and continuation of services and structures within the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health Service. Working with independence and initiative, the Project Officer applies their knowledge and experience to drive projects and programs that align with the service’s objectives and strategic priorities, helping to strengthen mental health support for the community.

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About You:

• Experience in project management and/or working on projects within a clinical setting.
• Experience in the preparation of reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing, maintaining and reviewing systems, practices, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Proven experience in undertaking research activities, including collecting, analysing, consolidating and reporting on data or information from a variety of sources.
• Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Experience in working with stakeholders and in partnership with government agencies and community groups to deliver mutual outcomes.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

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

Applicant Information:

• 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 914133

Want To Know More? Contact:

Nikita Charlton - Clinical Senior Social Worker, 8644 5130, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: Thursday 18th September 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

914133 ASO4 Role Description.pdf

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