Job Description
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Job no: 929344
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Project and Program Management
Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy and Governance – Mental Health Strategy & Planning
Salary: $127,859 – MAS3 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment
Overview:
The Director, Service Integration and Partnerships is responsible for providing specialist and expert direction for integration and partnership activities across the broad SA mental health system, and leading activities relating to the Commonwealth and state agreements on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. The position will achieve this through leading and managing the development of a program of work and stakeholder engagement that embeds interagency collaboration and an integrated mental health service approach across all government and non-government health services.
The position is responsible for the working in partnership to strategically plan and manage a range of highly complex and critical projects and activities associated with this strategic objective. This includes leading sensitive and complex consultation and liaison with the wider community in the implementation of the agreement, providing specialist advice, assistance and expertise across the Department, to mental health partners and other government and agency stakeholders.
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.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Job ref: 929344
Criminal History Screening Requirement
A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Enquiries
Julia Schliebs
Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 7117 9870
E-mail: julia.schliebs@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 – 11:55PM
Attachments
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 11 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Job no: 929344
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Project and Program Management
Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy and Governance – Mental Health Strategy & Planning
Salary: $127,859 – MAS3 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment
Overview:
The Director, Service Integration and Partnerships is responsible for providing specialist and expert direction for integration and partnership activities across the broad SA mental health system, and leading activities relating to the Commonwealth and state agreements on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. The position will achieve this through leading and managing the development of a program of work and stakeholder engagement that embeds interagency collaboration and an integrated mental health service approach across all government and non-government health services.
The position is responsible for the working in partnership to strategically plan and manage a range of highly complex and critical projects and activities associated with this strategic objective. This includes leading sensitive and complex consultation and liaison with the wider community in the implementation of the agreement, providing specialist advice, assistance and expertise across the Department, to mental health partners and other government and agency stakeholders.
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.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Job ref: 929344
Criminal History Screening Requirement
A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Enquiries
Julia Schliebs
Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 7117 9870
E-mail: julia.schliebs@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 – 11:55PM
Attachments
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 11 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Service Integration & Partnerships position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.