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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – OPS3
• Ongoing Part-Time – working 22.5 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a compassionate Carer Consultant to join the team within our Older Persons Mental Health service.

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

As a Carer Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in utilising your ‘Lived Experience’ of caring for a person with mental illness to assist families in understanding and ensuring their perspectives and needs are understood and addressed throughout the healthcare journey.

In this rewarding position, you will have the opportunity to:

• collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity
• advocate for the rights and well-being of carers, empowering them to navigate the complex healthcare system with confidence
• develop and implement strategies to enhance carer engagement, education, and support programs
• contribute to the continuous improvement of carer-centred care practices within NALHN

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.

To thrive in this role, you must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build meaningful connections with carers from diverse backgrounds. A deep understanding of the challenges faced by carers and a genuine desire to make a positive difference are essential.

If you are a passionate advocate for carer-centred care and eager to contribute to a dynamic and compassionate healthcare organisation, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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):

• 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: 908706

Enquiries:

Vinu Vandana

Nurse Unit Manager

Phone: 0415 152 226

E-mail: vinu.vandana@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

25 July 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 908706 - Carer Consultant - Ward 1H - OPS3 - role description.pdf

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.