Triage Coordinator - Western Community Mental Health West Team

• Western Community Mental Health West Team, Woodville SA 5011
• Salary  RN-3    $132,794 - $138,730 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Salary  AHP-3  $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Full-time temporary up to 29 January 2027

Join the Western Community Mental Health West Team within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program. Help people access timely mental health care while bringing your clinical expertise to a supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Be part of a connected, person-centred nursing community
• Support recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve consumer outcomes

Help connect people with the right mental health care at the right time. As Triage Coordinator, you’ll assess referrals, guide timely responses and support the flow of care across our community mental health team.

• Assess and triage referrals in line with clinical guidelines.
• Coordinate referral allocation and access to appropriate care.
• Provide expert mental health assessment and clinical advice.
• Work with consumers, carers, clinicians and community services.
• Lead practice improvements and support less experienced nurses.

• An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or
• An appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapy with Occupational Therapy Australia or
• Master’s degree in clinical psychology or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA and general registration with PsyBA with an endorsed area of practice in Clinical Psychology

• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia for at least three years and holds a current practising certificate.
• Holds a qualification in mental health nursing equivalent to a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have support to develop your skills and contribute to better mental health care.

• Stretch your salary – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax super and novated lease options.
• Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways.
• Work together – multidisciplinary support and shared expertise.
• Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN.
• Balance your life – flexible work options available.
• Stay well – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.
• Enhance your wellbeing – confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the attached role description for the essential educational and vocational qualifications and full requirements:  955305 RD AHP3.pdf  955305 - RD for Triage Coordinator - Western Community Mental Health West Team .pdf  
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history clearances and compliant immunisation screening.
• This is a Category A position.

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Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply.

Advertised: 11 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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