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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Older Persons Mental Health Service – Northgate
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $353,110 - $792,732 p.a. (pro rata) – MD2
• Temporary Part-Time – working 15 hours per week, up to 7 February 2027

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a GP Consultant within the Older Persons Mental Health Service. In this role you will be working within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with other disciplines to contribute to the well-being of our community's most vulnerable members. 

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

To be eligible for this position, you must hold 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; 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:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic GP Consultant 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.

You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities.

If you are a dedicated GP with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Embrace the challenge of shaping the future of mental health care for older individuals and leave a lasting legacy within our community.

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; culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars; world-wide sporting events like the LIV Golf and SANTOS Tour Down Under; and artistic festivals such as the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

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: 891090

Enquiries:

Jessica Whyte

A/Medical Management Facilitator

Phone: (08) 7485 4397

E-mail: jessica.whyte@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

24 January 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 891090 - GP Consultant - Northgate Neurobehavioral Unit - MD2 - role description.pdf

Mental Health Medical

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