Towards Zero Suicide Initiative Coordinator - Northern Community Mental Health
Job no: 917649
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Various categories
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Salisbury
- Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
- AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a.
- ASO7 $108,109 - $116,864 p.a.
- RN3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a.
- Temporary Part-Time – working 22.5 hours per week, up to 12 months
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as the Towards Zero Suicide Initiative Coordinator within Northern Mental Health.
As the Towards Zero Suicide (TZS) Initiative Coordinator, you will coordinate and implement evidence-based suicide prevention strategies, supporting healthcare teams and community partners to create safer environments for people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
The TZS Initiative Coordinator will drive continuous improvement efforts by:
- aligning change management, continuous improvement and innovation activities with the Zero Suicide Framework and organisational priorities
- leading, coordinating and implementing complex system and process improvement across Teams, Services and Divisions
- building capability in change management, continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation through leading, coaching, mentoring, training, recognition and support that focuses on suicide prevention initiatives aligning with the Zero Suicide Framework
- developing a continuous improvement and inquiring culture regarding suicide prevention across NALHN where each decision and action is driven by the focus on consumer outcomes and experience, measurement and systems thinking
To be eligible for this position at the AHP3 classification, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for one of the following Allied Health disciplines working in the service, specifically:
- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with Occupational Therapy Australia or
- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or
- Appropriate degree (Master of Clinical Psychology) or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA; must also hold general registration with the PsyBA and be endorsed in Clinical Psychology area of practice and hold approved supervisor status with the PsyBA at all levels of supervision (primary and secondary).
To be eligible for this position at RN3 classification, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and/or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Must be enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.
About You:
To thrive in this role you will possess experience in mental health, suicide prevention or related healthcare field, strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, understanding of evidence-based suicide prevention approaches, excellent communication and training delivery abilities and a commitment to patient-centred care and community wellbeing.
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.
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):
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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 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: 917649
Enquiries:
Sarah Burden
A/Divisional Director Allied Health & Community Mental Health
Phone: (08) 7425 6300
E-mail: sarah.burden@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
25 October 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
For more information about Mental Health vacancies at NALHN visit our Careers in Mental Health page.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
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