Registered Nurse / Clinical Nurse - Adult Community Mental Health - Acute and Assertive Teams (multiple positions)

Job no: 952375

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Community Mental Health – SALISBURY SA 5108
• Salary: $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. – RN1
• Salary: $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN2C
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

Mental health nursing in the community is some of the most meaningful and complex work in the sector. If you're a Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse with a commitment to recovery-oriented care, the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) has multiple ongoing opportunities for you to make a genuine difference across its Acute and Assertive Community Mental Health Teams in Salisbury.

Your Role in the Team

Working within the NALHN Mental Health Service – Adult Service based at Salisbury - you will provide skilled clinical assessment, short-term intervention, and assertive follow-up to adults experiencing acute mental illness in the northern Adelaide community. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing evidence-based care plans in collaboration with consumers and their support networks
• Delivering assertive outreach and home-based care to consumers with complex or high-acuity presentations
• Coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, GPs, and community services to support safe transitions and continuity of care
• Contributing to risk assessment, safety planning, and timely clinical documentation within SA Health frameworks

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in mental health nursing, including acute or community-based settings
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA) and recovery-oriented practice principles
• Confidence conducting independent clinical assessments and managing risk in a community environment
• Sound communication skills across multidisciplinary and consumer-facing contexts
• Compassionate, trauma informed approach to consumer care
• Current, unrestricted South Australian driver's licence suitable for community outreach work

To be eligible for this position, you must be:

• Registered as a Nurse by the Nursing/Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and who holds a current practicing certificate.
• Must be enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.

About You:

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive multi-disciplinary team, using a trauma informed recovery approach.

About Adelaide:

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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 you 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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment and screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 952375

Enquiries:

Katrina Robinson

Nurse Manager

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 - 11:55pm

Role Description and Further Information:

952945 - Registered Nurse - OPMH Community - RN1 - Role Description.pdf

952945 - Clinical Nurse - OPMH Community - RN2 - Role Description.pdf

Mental Health Nursing Careers page.

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Occupational Therapist - Paediatric Rotation

Job no: 952623

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112
• Salary: $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP1
• Temporary Full-Time – up to 5 November 2027

About the Role:

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is eager to recruit an Occupational Therapist to work in our dynamic, growing and supportive team, to help us deliver exceptional care to our community.

Lyell McEwin Hospital is one of South Australia's busiest public hospitals, and its paediatric services are at the heart of care for families across Adelaide's northern suburbs. If you're an Occupational Therapist ready to deepen your paediatric expertise within a supportive, multidisciplinary public health environment, this fixed-term opportunity offers genuine clinical breadth and professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering evidence-based OT assessment and intervention for paediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings at Lyell McEwin Health Service
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to develop and implement individualised care plans
• Engaging with children, families, and carers to support functional goals across developmental, sensory, and participation domains
• Contributing to service improvement, student supervision, and clinical education within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN)

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated clinical experience in paediatric OT practice, including assessment and therapeutic intervention
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-moving public hospital environment, managing a varied caseload with appropriate prioritisation
• Strong communication skills when working with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to culturally safe, family-centred practice aligned with SA Health's values of integrity, respect, and care

To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”

“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”

“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as an Occupational Therapist in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 952623

Enquiries:

Allied Health Facilitator, Division of Allied Health

Phone: (08) 8182 9379

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

952623 - Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Rotation - Allied Health - AHP1 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Distribution Services Officer – Bulk Warehouse

Job no: 953184

Work type: Full time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Technical, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management, Trades, maintenance and services

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure Division – Procurement & Supply Chain (PSC)
• Salary: $74,095 to $78,694– ASO3 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

The Distribution Services Officer is responsible for contributing to the management of an inventory control service and for delivering a broad range of distribution and supply services in a timely, efficient and accurate manner to ensure the effective operations of Health Services.

• These distribution and supply services include assisting with the control of stock levels, review of product locations and bulk store layout, supervise the receipt and distribution of stock, monitor the requisition processing and imprest re-ordering, and the management of linen and mail room services.

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: 953184

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

PSCM Recruitment & People

Phone: E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Friday, 23 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 953184 - Distrubution Services Officer - Role Description .pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Rehabilitation Consultant - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service

Job no: 951837

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Medical

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – MODBURY SA 5092
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $397,859 - $675,799 p.a. (pro rata) – MD2
• Temporary Part-Time – 18.75 hours per week, up to 16 October 2027.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Consultant within the Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service.

The Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (NARS) at Modbury Hospital is home to a dedicated team helping people rebuild function, independence, and confidence after illness or injury. If you're a skilled medical professional with a background in rehabilitation, this part-time contract role offers meaningful clinical work within one of South Australia's growing local health networks.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation care across the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN). Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team at Modbury Hospital, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing, planning, and coordinating individualised rehabilitation programs for patients with complex needs
• Providing clinical consultation and expert advice to the broader multidisciplinary team
• Supporting safe and timely transitions of care, including discharge planning in partnership with community services
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives and quality activities within NARS

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated clinical experience in rehabilitation, subacute, or a closely related inpatient setting
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills applied to patients with multifactorial presentations
• Proven ability to work effectively within and contribute to a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of the SA Health patient care framework and commitment to safety and quality standards
• Clear, confident communication skills across clinical documentation and team collaboration

To be eligible for this position, you must have a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration in Rehabilitation Medicine; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers award.

The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.

About You:

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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 you 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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 951837

Enquiries:

Office of the Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

951837 - Rehabilitation Consultant - ACRPC - MD2 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Job no: 952635

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital & Lyell McEwin Hospital
• Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division (ACRPC)
• Salary: $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP1
• Salary: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Ongoing Full-Time & Temporary Contracts available (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

We are looking for dedicated Speech Pathologists to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) and make a genuine difference to patients navigating aged care and rehabilitation in Adelaide's northern suburbs.

You will work within a collaborative allied health team to deliver evidence-based speech pathology services across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of communication and swallowing disorders
• Developing and implementing individualised management plans in partnership with patients, families, and the broader multidisciplinary team
• Providing clinical education and guidance to nursing and allied health colleagues on dysphagia management and communication strategies
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with SA Health standards

Opportunities are available across a range of settings within the Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division (ACRPC). As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of services, supporting your professional development, broadening your skills and experience, and enjoying variety in your day-to-day work. You will be part of a large and supportive Speech Pathology team who service the following areas:

• Inpatient Rehabilitation: three rehabilitation wards at Modbury Hospital
• Day Rehabilitation Service: outpatient rehabilitation located in the SpARC building, adjacent to Modbury Hospital
• Rehabilitation in the Home: community rehabilitation with offices located adjacent to Modbury Hospital
• Inpatient Geriatrics: two wards at Modbury Hospital
• Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE): located at Lyell McEwin Hospital
• Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH): located adjacent to Lyell McEwin Hospital
• Older Adults Supportive Interim Stay (OASIS) unit: located at Lyell McEwin Hospital

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated clinical experience in dysphagia assessment and management, including videofluoroscopy or FEES where applicable
• Experience working with aged care or rehabilitation patient populations
• Sound knowledge of SA Health or Local Health Network clinical governance frameworks and documentation requirements
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly with patients, carers, and colleagues
• A current driver's licence, as service delivery may extend across NALHN sites
• Willingness to work across clinical rotations including a 7-day roster and ability to adapt to varied clinical environments

To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”

“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”

“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as a Speech Pathologist in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 952635

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

952635 - Speech Pathologist - ACRPC - AHP1 - Role Description.pdf

952635 - Speech Pathologist - ACRPC - AHP2 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist

Job no: 952361

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD, Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Daw Park – Orthotics Prosthetics South Australia
• Salary $94,997.00 - $110,052.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP2 | Ongoing Full-time Position Available

Advanced Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist | Lead, Mentor & Innovate

Step into a role where advanced clinical practice and genuine team leadership go hand in hand and bring specialist expertise to a complex and varied caseload across OPSA and its associated clinics, while guiding and mentoring the clinical and technical staff around you.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director OPSA, this role provides high-quality advanced Prosthetic and Orthotic assessment, service planning, and direct clinical service provision as appropriate for clients who access Orthotics and Prosthetics South Australia (OPSA) and associated clinics.

Duties for the role will include:

• Providing assessment and best prosthetic/orthotic intervention; formulate treatment objectives and treatment plans for clients with complex pathologies;
• Consult in clinic advocacy for P&O input, acute and sub-acute
• Provides leadership and direction by liaising closely with relevant team members, concerning management of clients, contributing to harmonious workplace, effective conflict resolution within team where required
• Promoting the education, training and research activities undertaken by OPSA
• Involvement in the recruitment of clinical and technical staff

About you:

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent
• Eligible for membership to Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
• Driver’s license
• Experience in all aspects of service delivery relating to prosthetics and orthotics, exposure to contemporary and traditional practise equating to minimum of five years clinical practise within O&P profession
• Experience in multi-disciplinary setting

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:Sally Cavenett, Director, Orthotics and Prosthetics SA, (08) 7117 2655, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 25th of October 2026

Attachments:

• AHP2 Clinical Prosthetist Orthotist Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 952361

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Nurse Educator Palliative Care

Job no: 942074

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern, Adelaide CBD

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Palliative Care Service – Sub Acute & Allied Health, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – RN/M3, ($130,190.00 - $136,010.00) + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full -time – Long Term contract until 30 June 2030 (This role is being offered up to 1.0FTE with applications for lesser FTE welcome with opportunities to successfully share the role)

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites)
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Lead and deliver palliative care education, training and learning initiatives for nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary teams. Drive practice improvement, support policy alignment, coordinate projects and contribute to safe, positive care outcomes.

Key duties of the role

• Provide expert paediatric palliative care and clinical guidance, using evidence and experience to support decision making
• Lead education and professional development, evaluate outcomes, and ensure clinical documentation meets organisational standards.
• Coordinate and provide leadership to projects, programs and/or research to achieve improved educational outcomes and/or service delivery.
• Collaborate with Clinical Services, Nurse Consultants and other relevant stakeholders to co-ordinate teaching and learning processes and achieve planned outcomes.
• Contribute specific expertise to monitor and evaluate research activities to improve nursing practice and service delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post registration experience and demonstrated experience and skills in nursing education or staff development.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads.

Enquiries can be directed to

Katrina Bean

Paediatric Palliative Care Service - Acting Nursing Service Director

0448964252

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RN3 - Nurse Educator - Palliative Care - Role Description - 942074.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 23 October at 11:55PM

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Registrar in Addiction Medicine- Advanced Trainee

Job no: 952785

Work type: Full time

Location: Various

Categories: Medical, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Outpatients / Withdrawal Services Glenside
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $117,483- $183,357 MDP2 (pro rata)
• Full-Time Position Until February 2030

Registrar – Addiction Medicine Advanced Trainee | SALHN Drug & Alcohol Services SA

Join SALHN Drug and Alcohol Services as an Advanced Trainee Registrar in Addiction Medicine and build Fellowship-level expertise within one of South Australia's largest public health networks. You'll deliver meaningful clinical care to patients with complex substance use presentations while progressing through a structured RACP training program with dedicated supervision to obtain the Fellowship of the Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM). This full-time contract role runs through to February 2030, offering the continuity and clinical depth you need to complete your training and make a genuine impact.

About the role:

Reporting to the Clinic Manager (Operationally) and Clinic Specialist/ Director (Professionally), this role contributes to the provision of medical services by developing and maintaining client programs including providing both treatment and effective management of substance related problems, acute and chronic medical conditions.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide treatment and ongoing management of substance related problems (both inpatient and outpatient) as well as the effective management of other acute and chronic medical conditions,
• Use standardised and informal assessment protocols to form an accurate diagnosis and to develop and implement individual treatment programs,
• Develop and maintain accurate and timely client records and data forms concerning the assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of clients,
• Undertake the RACP FAChAM training requirements,
• Participate in DASSA’s in-service training, medical meetings, self-directed learning and attendances at seminars/conferences,
• Offer and provide both a formal and informal consultancy service

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration,
• Pre-requisite qualifications for RACP advanced training program in Addiction Medicine,
• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA),
• Current practising certificate, valid in South Australia,
• Possess flexible and non-judgemental attitudes, which enables working with difficult and complex clients,
• Demonstrated high degree of competence in the delivery of medical services to individuals, couples/families,
• Ability to work effectively in a medical team within a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff at all levels, clients and community agencies,
• Demonstrated experience working with people with a wide range of personal problems and working with clients presenting difficult management problems

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Dr Will Liaw, Director, Clinical Partnerships, 7425 5035, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 18 October 2026

As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years.

Attachments:

• Registrar in Addiction Medicine Advanced Trainee- Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits. We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 952785

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Monash Health Bureau by email at [email protected].

Position Description can be found here

How to Apply

Applications close: 25th October 2026.

Occupational Therapist - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service

Job no: 951890

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – MODBURY SA 5092
• Salary: $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - AHP1 $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - AHP2
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is eager to recruit an Occupational Therapist to work in our dynamic, growing and supportive team, to help us deliver exceptional care to our community.

The Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service at Modbury Hospital is a well-regarded inpatient and community rehabilitation team delivering meaningful outcomes for people across the northern Adelaide region. If you're an Occupational Therapist ready to apply your clinical skills within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, this ongoing full-time role offers exactly that opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

Based at Modbury Hospital within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), you'll work as an integral part of the rehabilitation team to support patients in regaining function and independence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for rehabilitation clients representing with neurological, orthopaedic, amputee and reconditioning conditions
• Developing and implementing evidence-based, goal-directed treatment plans in collaboration with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team
• Facilitating discharge planning including home assessments, equipment prescription, minor home modifications and community referrals
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives and supporting junior staff and students within the team

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience in a rehabilitation, acute, or related clinical setting
• Strong skills in functional assessment, equipment prescription, and discharge planning
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with sound clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills
• Effective communication and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care
• Alignment with NALHN's values of respect, integrity, and accountability in public health delivery

To be eligible for this position, you must Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”

“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”

“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as an Occupational Therapist in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 951890

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

951890 - Occupational Therapist, NARS - ACRPC - AHP1 - Role Description.pdf

951890 - Occupational Therapist, NARS - ACRPC - AHP2 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Social Worker

Job no: 953347

Work type: Full time, Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Social Work and Counselling Services
• Salary $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP2 | Short term Contract until October 2027
• Multiple positions available, with part-time hours negotiable

Make a Meaningful Impact in Acute Care!

Join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing meaningful support to patients and families in an acute care setting.

About the role:

Reporting to the Social Work Manager, this role you'll working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team, will provide assessment, intervention and discharge planning while connecting patients with the right services and resources to achieve positive outcomes.

Duties for the role will include:

• The provision of early assessment of the patient in the context multi-disciplinary team approach to care.
• Developing, negotiating and delivering services that are relevant to the consumers psychosocial needs.
• Ensure active participation of patients and their families/ carers in their assessment and early discharge planning.
• Provide information regarding assessment and ongoing care on discharge from hospital.
• Provide specialist advice related to the professional discipline and AH multi-disciplinary services.

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Extensive clinical experience in early assessment and discharge planning of patients.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to contribute to the achievement of performance targets in relation to activity, quality, research and development in line with organisational goals.
• High level interpersonal skills, including conflict resolutions skills and the ability to communicate with patients, professional staff of different disciplines, administrative staff and staff of other agencies both orally and in writing.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Amelia Agar, Acute Social Work Manager, 8204414, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 25th of October 2026

Attachments:

• Social Work Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 953347

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Senior Data & Reporting Developer - DHSA

Job no: 952187

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Digital Health SA – Clinical Information Systems (CIS)
• Salary: $105,747 to $111,854– ASO6 – Full Time / Term Contract up to June 2028

Overview:

The Senior Data and Reporting Developer is accountable to the Data and Reporting Development Manager for the provision of expert analysis, technical and advisory services in relation to the delivery of CIS Report Development to satisfy Local Health Networks and Hospital Operational Reporting Requirements. CIS Report Development primary clients are clinical and administrative staff providing services at the health units and facilities of Local Health Networks where the Sunrise EMR & PAS and CIS applications have been implemented.

SA Health 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: 952187

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.

Special Conditions

• May be required to work outside of normal business hours or as part of a 24/7 roster.
• The incumbent may be required to travel or work across and/or be located at any of the Department of Health units/divisions as required.
• A flexible approach to the taking of leave is required.
• Some intrastate travel may be required.

Enquires

Katherine Jellie

Data and Reporting Services Manager,

Clinical Information Systems

Digital Health SA

SA Health | Government of South Australia

M:0403 105 073

W:08 8348 0431

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday, 23 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 952187 - Senior Data & Reporting Developer - Digital Health SA - Role Description.pdf
• Digital Health SA - Employee Value Proposition.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Administrative Assistant - Genetics Department

Job no: 951743

Work type: Full time, Part time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – ASO2, $66,442.00 - $69,504.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full time and part time, Multiple temporary and ongoing contracts available

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Join our team as an Administrative Assistant and play a vital role in supporting quality patient care. You'll provide administrative and reception services, manage outpatient bookings, maintain accurate patient records and documentation, and help streamline departmental processes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an efficient, patient-focused healthcare environment.

Key duties of the role

• Provide a front-line reception service to the department.
• Ensuring that enquiries regarding patient welfare are dealt with promptly.
• Process billings for all appointments using department system.
• Book patients follow up appointments.
• Collect, maintain, track, and return case notes.

Skills and Experience

• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Experience with the use of windows and Microsoft Office products; e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience in providing a confidential secretarial and personal administrative support service.
• Experience in typing reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to work independently and under limited direction to meet deadlines and achieve agreed outputs.

Enquiries can be directed to

Marija Joksimovic

Administrative Manager, Outpatients

[email protected]

8161 8012

Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO2 - Administrative Assistant - Genetics - Role Description - 951743.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55pm

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Senior Occupational Therapist - The Gully North East Clinical Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program

Job no: 952261

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – North Eastern Community Mental Health – MODBURY SA 5092
• Salary: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3
• Ongoing Part-Time – 15 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join The Gully, Northeast Clinical Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program team.

The Gully is a recovery focused rehabilitation program for people aged 18 to 65 years who have a lived experience of mental illness. The program provides clients an opportunity to work towards recovery goals through group work and individual sessions. The program’s occupational focus aims to facilitate change and support engagement in activities of daily living, work, social participation and interests.

The Gully coordinates the NECMHS OT Clinic. This service offers occupational therapy assessments and includes an intervention plan and recommendations based on the consumer’s occupational goals.

These services operate in the Northeast at Modbury.

Your Role in the Program

Working part time on an ongoing basis, you will deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention within a psychosocial rehabilitation framework, while contributing to the broader clinical direction of the team.

• Conduct comprehensive functional and occupational assessments for adults with complex mental health needs
• Design and implement individualised, recovery-focused intervention plans in collaboration with consumers, carers, and the multidisciplinary team
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional leadership to junior OT staff and students
• Contribute to leadership, clinical overview, program development, quality improvement, and outcome measurement across The Gully North East service

What You Bring

• Substantial post-graduate experience in mental health, with a demonstrated understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation principles
• Leadership experience and values prioritising psychological safety of staff
• Proven ability to apply a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach within a community or outpatient mental health setting
• Experience providing clinical supervision or formal mentoring to less experienced clinicians
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage meaningfully with consumers, families, and inter-agency partners
• Familiarity with SA Health policy frameworks and the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA) is highly regarded

To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification with registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”

“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”

“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as a Senior Occupational Therapist in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 952261

Enquiries:

Suzzanne Porcaro

Principal Occupational Therapist

Phone: 0410 049 288

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

952261 - Senior Occupational Therapist - NMH - AHP3 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Graduate Implementation Support Officer

Job no: 952811

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Graduate, Apprenticeship, Traineeship

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support and Improvement – Implementation Science Unit
• Salary: $74,095 to $78,694 - ASO3 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

The SA Health Implementation Science Unit (ISU) is part of the Clinical System Support and Improvement (CSS&I) Division in the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW). ISU facilitates continuous improvement so that SA Health can deliver quality care for South Australians. We tailor evidence-based methods, tools and approaches derived from project management, implementation science, quality improvement and other enabling methods (such as Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, User Centred Design and Evaluation), to assist SA Health staff to deliver organisational commitments.

The Graduate Implementation Support Officer reports to the Manager, Strategy and Governance and is accountable to the Director, Implementation Science Unit. The requirements for the role include:

• providing support to the Implementation Science Unit team members including coordinating and maintaining communication materials, evidence-based tools and timely reporting.
• supporting the principles of implementation practice, processes, and controls across SA Health.
• maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with the team and our key stakeholders.
• providing confidential executive support and a range of administrative services which results in the achievement of the effective delivery and management of the Unit.
• supporting the team to be digital by default and effectively use digital collaboration tools to improve business processes.

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: 952811

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

Quynh Anh Do

Project Support Officer

Phone: 08 8208 7900

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Friday, 30 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 952811 - Graduate Implementation Support Officer - Role Description .pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Senior Psychologist - Women & Children's

Job no: 951226

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112
• Salary: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3
• Opportunity to access additional allowances, including an Endorsed Area of Practice allowance of up to $11,565 p.a. (pro rata), where eligibility requirements are met
• Temporary Part-Time – 22.5 hours per week, up to 30 April 2027

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? The Gordon McKay Child Development Unit at Lyell McEwin Hospital is seeking a dedicated Senior Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention, collaborating with paediatricians, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists to deliver holistic, evidence-based care.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and quality improvement are valued, we want to hear from you. Help us shape a brighter future for children with complex developmental needs in Northern Adelaide.

About the Role:

As Senior Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing and diagnosing complex developmental delays and neurodevelopmental disorders, including ASD and FASD. You will:

• Provide expert psychological assessments and prepare clear, evidence-based diagnostic reports.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes for children and families.
• Offer consultancy and advice to allied health and medical professionals.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and research initiatives.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to staff and students.

This is an opportunity to work in an innovative environment focused on improving access and quality for our youngest consumers.

About You:

You are a highly skilled and passionate psychologist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You bring:

Qualifications:

• A degree in Psychology with current registration through the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Approved supervisor status at all levels (primary and secondary).

Experience:

• A strong background in paediatric psychology and play based therapy.
• Previous experience assessing and managing children with developmental and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, would be advantageous; however, applicants without this experience are encouraged to apply

Skills & Attributes:

• Advanced clinical expertise in child development and neuropsychology.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage families and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Leadership capability, including mentoring and supervising staff and students.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in clinical, educational/developmental, or neuropsychology.
• Experience administering ASD diagnostic tools (e.g., ADOS-2).

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help shape the future of child development services at Lyell McEwin Hospital.

About Us:

The Gordon McKay Child Development Unit at LMH provides a service to assess and support children with developmental concerns. Our team works with children who have challenges in three or more areas of development and who have not yet been formally assessed.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”

“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”

“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as a Senior Psychologist in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 951226

Enquiries:

Jonathon Loader

Senior Manager - Gordon McKay Child Development Unit

Phone: 0479 187 512

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

951226 - Senior Psychologist - Women & Children's - AHP3 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Allied Health Assistant

Job no: 953345

Work type: Casual

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern, Adelaide CBD

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Bedford Park – Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Division
• Salary $67,979.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHA1 & AHA2 | Multiple Casual Vacancies

Join our Physiotherapy Team

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients across Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care by joining our Physiotherapy team as an Allied Health Assistant. Working under the direction of Allied Health Professionals, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care while contributing to the effective operation of clinical services.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director AH RAP Division operationally and working under the professional direction of the relevant Allied Health Professionals, you will provide assistance with patient care, therapeutic activities, clinical administration and the maintenance of a safe and effective clinical environment. Duties for the role will include:

• Providing specific therapeutic interventions and assisting with patient therapy under the direction from the physiotherapy team.
• Assisting patients with transport, preparation, movement and physical tasks associated with therapy interventions.
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation and therapy-related databases as directed.

About you:

• Eligible and willing to complete Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
• Ability to use documented resources such as policies and procedures and work instructions to enable safe work practices
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills – able to demonstrate the ability to work with people from a variety of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated aptitude for working in a healthcare environment and the ability to work under close supervision and direction.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jonathan Ling, , ,

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 25 October 2026

Attachments:

• AHA1 Physiotherapy Allied Health Assistant Role Description
• AHA2 Physiotherapy Allied Health Assistant Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 9353345

AHA1 and AHA2

This role attracts a fixed allowance that ensures a minimum salary equivalent to AHA2 (third increment) pro-rated, based on the Undertaking as within the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Senior Manager - Occupational Therapy

Job no: 953128

Work type: Full time, Part time

Location: Various, Adelaide CBD

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) -Senior Manager – Occupational Therapy

• Adelaide CBD and various CALHN sites, SA | Occupational Therapy
• Salary: AHP4 – $123,048 to $133,957 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• Temporary full-time, 38 hours per week, five-day roster, until November 2027
• Part-time employment will also be considered.

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Lead Occupational Therapy services across CALHN and help teams deliver safe, evidence-based care. Bring clinical expertise and management skills to service planning, staff development and quality improvement, working with senior leaders to strengthen care across sites.

• Lead operational plans and service delivery across sites

• Manage workforce, rosters, resources and staff performance

• Guide clinical supervision, credentialing and staff development

• Build partnerships with clinical teams and senior leaders

• Drive research, quality improvement and service change

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a degree that qualifies you for OTBA registration

• Bring extensive clinical leadership and service planning skills

• Manage teams, resources and complex programs effectively

• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement and change

• Communicate clearly and build strong working partnerships

You will bring:

• Advanced occupational therapy and clinical supervision skills
• Knowledge of workforce and performance management
• The ability to deliver evidence-based services across multiple sites

The role requires travel between CALHN sites. A current South Australian driver’s licence and willingness to drive a government vehicle are required when employed in a community setting. Please refer to the role description for the full requirements.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matterA great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Make your money go further– salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career– build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Balance work and life– access flexible work options where available
• Support your wellbeing – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported– confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity and InclusionWe’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.

Application Information

• Please refer to the attached role description for essential qualifications and the full role requirements. Attachment: 953128 - RD for Senior Manager - Occupational Therapy.pdf

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. This role is classified as Immunisation Risk Category B.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Sarah Heard, A/Director Occupational Therapy – CALHN Telephone: 0403121565

Email: [email protected]

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 1 November 2026 Job Ref: 953128

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Assistant in Midwifery - WCHN Nursing and Midwifery Casual Pool

Job no: 951586

Work type: Casual

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, WCHN Nursing and Midwifery, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AIN, $61,485.00 - $63,278.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Casual, multiple temporary (fixed term) contracts available

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

As an Assistant in Midwifery, you will work alongside Midwives and/or Registered Nurses to provide safe, compassionate care to women, babies and families throughout their maternity journey. You'll support clinical and non-clinical care activities, contribute to a positive patient experience, and play an important role within a dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key duties of the role

• Assist Midwives in routine tasks with patients/clients associated with the activities of daily living.
• Set up for nursing procedures, clean equipment, and manage local stock levels.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a physically and culturally safe environment for patients/clients and staff.
• Follow established guidelines, protocols, procedure, standards, and systems.
• Provide person centred care.

Skills and Experience

• Be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in midwifery (2nd year or above).
• Experience, within the boundaries of your education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding the role of the Assistant in Midwifery within the healthcare setting.

Enquiries can be directed to

Abbey Stalker

Nurse Manager - WCHN Nursing & Midwifery Casual Pool, Network Operations Centre

[email protected]

8161 8260

Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AIM - Assistant in Midwifery - Role Description - 951586.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Anaesthesia - Service Registrars & HDU/Anaesthesia Service Registrars - NALHN February 2027 Intake

Job no: 951633

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Medical

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospital High Dependency Unit, (HDU) – ELIZABETH VALE and MODBURY
• Salary/: $118,024 - $190,058 p.a. – MDP2
• Temporary Full-Time up to 27 January 2030

About the Role:

Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals are some of South Australia's busiest metropolitan public hospitals, and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is growing to meet the needs of the community.

If you're ready to gain experience in a high-volume, genuinely supportive environment within our Anaesthesia and High Dependency Unit (HDU), join NALHN as a Service Registrar.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Anaesthesia Service Registrar at Lyell McEwin Health Service Hospital or HDU/Anaesthesia Service Registrar at Modbury Hospital, you'll work across a broad surgical caseload and high-dependency care within a consultant-led team. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering safe, evidence-based anaesthesia across elective and emergency lists
• Contributing to HDU patient management, including complex post-operative and critically unwell patients
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise perioperative and acute care outcomes
• Participating in after-hours on-call rostering as required by the department

What You'll Bring

• Eligibility for provisional or vocational anaesthesia training, or equivalent postgraduate anaesthesia experience
• Demonstrated competence in airway management and perioperative care
• Experience in or readiness to manage HDU-level patients
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety aligned with SA Health standards

To be eligible for this position, you must have

• Bachelor of Medicine: Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration

About You:

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide:

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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 you 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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) vulnerable person-related employment screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 951633

Enquiries:

Phone: (08)

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

951633 - Medical Practitioner -MDP2 - Surgical Specialties & Anaesthesia - Modbury hospital HDU - Role Description.pdf

951633 - Medical Practitioner -MDP2 - Surgical Specialties & Anaesthesia - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Clinical Nurse Central- Outpatient Services

Job no: 953024

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Stepney– DASSA Outpatients
• Salary $92,731 - $117,215 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN/M2C | Multiple Ongoing part-time Positions Available

Clinical Nurse Central | Drug & Alcohol Outpatient Services

Ongoing Clinical Nurse Central role within SALHN Drug and Alcohol Services, based in Adelaide's Metro Eastern catchment and focused on delivering high-quality outpatient care to people navigating drug and alcohol challenges. You'll work as a confident, autonomous clinician — conducting assessments, coordinating care, and supporting clients through evidence-based treatment within a committed multidisciplinary team. It's a role that demands real clinical skill and offers real clinical reward, backed by the stability and benefits of SA Health employment.

About the role:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, in this role, you'll lead outpatient nursing assessments, develop and coordinate individualised care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to support clients through their drug and alcohol treatment journey.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to patients/clients in a defined clinical area,
• Monitoring patient/client care plans to ensure appropriate care outcomes are achieved on a daily basis,
• Required to, within pre-determined guidelines, and in a multi-disciplinary primary health care setting, assess clients, select and implement different therapeutic interventions, and/or support programs and evaluate progress,
• Assists and supports the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in management, clinical, and education activities,
• Participate in clinical teaching, overseeing learning experience, and goal setting for students, new staff and staff with less experience

About you:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate,
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills,
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team,
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet set timelines and manage competing service requirements
• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post registration experience,
• Demonstrated competence in alcohol and other drug nursing
• Experience in the supervision of students, and less experienced registered nurses and or midwives,
• Experience in the provision of education to nurses and other health professionals on complex alcohol and drug problems

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Melissa Newman, Regional Manager Central Services, 08 7425 5000, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 1 November 2026

Attachments:

• RN2 Clinical Nurse Midwife Role Description - Outpatients Services
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 953024

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Assistant in Nursing - WCHN Nursing and Midwifery Casual Pool

Job no: 952896

Work type: Casual

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, WCHN Nursing and Midwifery, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AIN, $61,485.00 - $63,278.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Casual, multiple temporary (fixed-term) contracts available

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting nurses in delivering safe, compassionate, family-centred care to patients. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to contribute to positive health outcomes while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Key duties of the role

• Assist nurses in routine tasks with patients/clients associated with the activities of daily living.
• Set up for nursing procedures, clean equipment, and manage local stock levels.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a physically and culturally safe environment for patients/clients and staff.
• Follow established guidelines, protocols, procedure, standards, and systems.
• Provide person centred care.

Skills and Experience

• Be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in nursing (2nd year or above).
• Experience, within the boundaries of your education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding the role of the Assistant in Midwifery within the healthcare setting.

Enquiries can be directed to

Abbey Stalker

Nurse Manager - WCHN Nursing & Midwifery Casual Pool, Network Operations Centre

[email protected]

8161 8260

Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AIN - Assistant in Nursing - Role Description - 951586.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Senior Occupational Therapist - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service Spasticity Clinic

Job no: 952627

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Senior Occupational Therapist - Spasticity Clinic
• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – MODBURY SA 5092
• Salary: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3
• Ongoing Part-Time – 7.5 hours per fortnight

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to work in our multidisciplinary Spasticity Clinic based in the Specialist Ambulatory and Rehabilitation Centre (SpARC) at Modbury. The clinic operates for a full day once per fortnight on a Friday, and you will be part of a dynamic, growing and supportive team.

The Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (NARS) Spasticity Clinic offers a genuinely specialised practice environment. If you bring strong neurorehabilitation expertise and want to shape meaningful outcomes for people living with spasticity, this is a role with real clinical depth.

Your Role in Rehabilitation

Working within the multidisciplinary NARS Spasticity Clinic, you will deliver expert occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients with upper and lower limb spasticity across a range of neurological conditions. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive OT assessments and developing goal-directed treatment plans for patients attending the Spasticity Clinic
• Collaborating closely with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to coordinate Botulinum Toxin injection programs and post-injection therapy
• Providing clinical supervision and professional support to Allied Health Assistants within the team
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives within NARS

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in neurological or rehabilitation OT, with exposure to spasticity management highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of upper limb splinting, functional goal-setting, and assistive technology relevant to spasticity presentations
• Proven ability to work autonomously and exercise senior-level clinical judgement
• Experience providing supervision or mentorship within an allied health team
• Familiarity with SA Health clinical frameworks and the public health system is an advantage

To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”

“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”

“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as a Senior Occupational Therapist in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

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 including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 952627

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

23 October 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

952627 - Senior Occupational Therapist, Spasticity Clinic - ACRPC - AHP3 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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