Administration Manager - Forensic Mental Health
Job no: 916526
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Various categories
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health Service – Oakden
- Salary: $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO5
- Ongoing Full-Time
About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Administration Manager to join our Division of Forensic Mental Health.
In this role, you will oversee administrative operations, supporting both clinical teams and patients through expert organisational leadership.
This role requires someone who can balance administrative excellence with compassionate understanding of mental health challenges, working collaboratively within our established forensic mental health framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- develop and manage administrative functions across the Division of Forensic Mental Health.
- coordinate the Allied Health, Medical and Administration portfolios including recruitment, credentialing, management of staff establishments, medical rosters and leave management.
- supervise administrative staff and foster professional development.
- develop quality administrative systems and processes.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in administration, strong leadership and team management capabilities, excellent communication and organisational skills and detailed understanding of confidentiality requirements.
Be part of NALHN's mission to deliver world-class healthcare services while building a rewarding career in mental health administration.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
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.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
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.
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):
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and 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 B (indirect 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: 916526
Enquiries:
Sara Mercuri
Administration Manager, Northern Mental Health
Phone: (08) 7485 4478
E-mail: sara.mercuri@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
7 November 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
916526 - Administration Manager - Forensic Mental Health - ASO5 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
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