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CALHN Mental Health Head of Unit - Glenside Health Service in Adelaide Metro Eastern Closes: Nov 10 2026 Lead clinical excellence at Glenside Health Service and help shape the future of mental health care across CALHN.

SA Health · Adelaide Metro Eastern Categories · AU

Clinical Practice
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Not yet analysed
Demand58
Career growth52
Healthcare fit18
Remote potential–
5-year outlook
Senior public-sector consultant psychiatrist package with a Head of Unit managerial allowance; likely stable and high, though subject to public health funding and private practice arrangements.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
lead
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-10-20

Intelligence details

Flexible work details

Engagement type
Temporary
Hours
Variable hours
Eligible countries
Australia

Why this was classified this way

  • temporary

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Why this is worth applying to

Worth considering only for RANZCP-fellow consultant psychiatrists with public mental health leadership experience who want a senior clinical governance and unit management role. It is not a practical target for clinicians seeking non-clinical career exploration.

Who should apply

Consultant psychiatrists with RANZCP Fellowship, specialist registration, public mental health experience, and demonstrated clinical leadership, quality improvement, workforce planning, and multidisciplinary team management skills.

CV angle

Frame real psychiatry experience around clinical governance, quality and service improvement, multidisciplinary leadership, medical workforce planning, complex mental health care oversight, education and supervision, and strategic service development. Emphasize measurable leadership outcomes and public mental health system experience without overstating managerial scope.

Skills to highlight

  • Clinical governance
  • Mental health service leadership
  • Quality improvement
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Medical workforce planning
  • Clinical supervision and education
  • Strategic planning
  • Complex care oversight

Role summary

A senior consultant psychiatrist Head of Unit role leading clinical direction and day-to-day operations for Glenside Health Service, including clinical governance, medical team management, quality improvement, strategic planning, and multidisciplinary mental health care.

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