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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health Service – Christies Beach
• Salary: AHP2 - $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) / RN2C - $84,870 - $107,279 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits
• Temporary Part-Time, up to 29 May 2026 

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Social Worker or Clinical Nurse to join our team as a Forensic Court Liaison Officer within the Forensic Mental Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals navigating the complex intersections of mental health and the legal system.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As a Forensic Court Liaison Officer, you will play a crucial role in facilitating communication and coordination between the mental health service and the criminal justice system. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive assessments, providing expert advice to the courts and advocating for individuals' rights and well-being throughout the legal process.

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including legal professionals, healthcare providers and individuals with mental health concerns. Additionally, you should have a deep understanding of mental health legislation, forensic mental health principles and the criminal justice system.

To be eligible for this position as a Social Worker, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

To be eligible for this position as a Clinical Nurse, you must be 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. Must be enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic 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.

If you are passionate about advocating for individuals with mental health concerns and committed to promoting justice and rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

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.

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 Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

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: 888608

Enquiries:

Shelagh Latham

Nurse Manager

Phone: 0434 852 428

E-mail: shelagh.latham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

27 December 2024 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 888608 - Social Worker_Clinical Nurse - Forensic Court Liaison Officer - AHP2 - role description.pdf

 888608 - Social Worker_Clinical Nurse - Forensic Court Liaison Officer - RN2C - role description.pdf

Mental Health Allied Health

Mental Health Nursing

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