- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health (James Nash House) – Oakden
- Salary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. – plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2 (Multiple Positions)
- Ongoing Full-Time
- Temporary Full-Time, up to 10 July 2026
About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our team within the Forensic Mental Health Service.
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clients with complex mental health needs within a forensic setting. Your expertise will be invaluable in developing and implementing personalised treatment plans, facilitating meaningful activities and promoting independent living skills. By working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will have the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve.
You will work collaboratively with other Occupational Therapists within a multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based assessments, interventions and promoting recovery-oriented practices. There will be scope to explore and master discipline-specific assessments including NDIS assessments, interventions such as sensory approaches and coordinating and facilitating a group program.
You will be joining a friendly multidisciplinary team and have an opportunity to learn from other disciplines. Regular structured discipline specific supervision will be provided and there will be opportunity to participate in regular in-services, including discipline specific professional development.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
Already working in mental health or interested in developing your skills in this area? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture where you will be making a significant contribution towards individuals care.
Exceptional communication skills, a passion for mental health and a commitment to delivering high-quality care are essential. There will be opportunities for career progression and further opportunities to work within forensic mental health.
Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation contributing to the field of forensic mental health and make a difference in the lives of our community.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 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.
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.”
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.
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 staff are also eligible for external, funded professional development via the Allied Health Professionals Plus Professional Development Reimbursement Program, 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
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):
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: 900787
Enquiries:
Melissa Edwards
Senior Occupational Therapist
Phone: 0402 898 258
E-mail: melissa.edwards@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
18 July 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
900787 - Occupational Therapist, James Nash House (Multiple Positions) - AHP2 - role description.pdf
For more information about Mental Health Allied Health at NALHN visit our Mental Health Allied Health page.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website
– How to apply for further information.
