Preventive Health SA – Population Health – Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention Multiple Positions Available (x2) Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – AS07 – Full Time / Term Contract (temporary up to 12 months) Overview: The purpose of the role is to identify and develop projects and strategies through collaboration and evidence-based practice, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of South Australians and implement suicide prevention strategies. The Principal Project Officer will provide expert advice on the design, delivery, communication and evaluation within project objectives, ensuring they are evidence informed and maximise relevance to stakeholders. The Principal Project Officer will support innovation and practice change through applying learnings and knowledge translation in developing, implementing and reviewing mental wellbeing and suicide prevention strategies and initiatives. Preventive Health SA 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 LGBTIQASB 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: 930014 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 Jo McFarland Manager, Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention Phone: 0421 818 195 E-mail: joanne.mcfarland@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Wednesday, 4 March 2026 – 11:55 PM Attachments 930014 - Principal Project Officer - PHSA - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
