Senior Mental Health Nurse

Opportunity to immerse yourself in community life while creating meaningful impact across remote SA/NT communities.

Above-award salary • Relocation support • 6 weeks annual leave • Remote allowances • Salary packaging

Applicants looking for Full time, Part time or Fixed Term contracts are open to apply.

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Based out of Port Augusta, our Mental Health Team uses a fly in fly out service model to improve access and outcomes for remote communities.

Reporting to the Mental Health Service Manager, you will deliver stepped, evidence based, culturally safe mental health services mostly within remote First Nations communities.

This role gives you the opportunity to:

• Provide specialist mental health care via telephone, telehealth and face to face support
• Work across unique outback settings across regional and remote Australia
• Strengthen mental health and emotional wellbeing through education and community engagement
• Shape service delivery where traditional models simply don't reach
• Be involved in national research within Aboriginal communities.

If you're passionate about using your skills where they truly matter-and gaining new ones along the way-this role will inspire and challenge you.

You are someone who:

• Is experienced in delivering mental health interventions aligned with national standards
• Understands culturally informed practices and healing approaches within First Nations communities
• Can work collaboratively across government and non government services
• Has experience in mental health promotion and social and emotional wellbeing initiatives

To be considered, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• A recognised mental health nursing qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Psychology)

Working with RFDS gives you the chance to do remarkable work in some of Australia's most remote locations-while being fully supported in your professional growth.

You will receive:

• Attractive relocation assistance (accommodation support, reimbursement of costs, paid travel)
• Generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,899 for living expenses + $2,650 meal/entertainment card
• Reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Melissa Allen () to learn more about the unique aspects of this role.

For recruitment enquiries, please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones ().

Applications close at 11:59pm, 26th March 2026.

Please note late or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Applicants may be required to undergo pre employment checks, including National Police Clearance, WWCC, and drug/alcohol testing. RFDS reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date-early applications encouraged.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.