- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Forensic Mental Health
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 per annum
- Classification: MD2 - Consultant / Senior Consultant
- Ongoing Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Join NALHN as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist - Community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals within the justice system who require specialised mental health care.
About the Role
As part of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, you will deliver comprehensive forensic psychiatric services, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess, treat, and support individuals with complex mental health needs who are involved with the justice system. This role combines clinical expertise with community-based care, ensuring continuity of treatment and improved outcomes for vulnerable populations. This position offers the opportunity to:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for court proceedings
- Provide specialist forensic psychiatric assessments and treatment in community settings
- Collaborate with legal professionals, corrections staff, and multidisciplinary teams
- Prepare detailed reports and provide expert testimony when required
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans
- Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to education programs
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
You are an experienced Psychiatrist with skills, experience and knowledge of:
- Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in complex psychiatric presentations
- Risk assessment and management expertise
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and forensic procedures
- Report writing and court presentation abilities
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Cultural competency and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health needs
To be eligible for appointment to this role, you must hold:
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Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
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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.
A higher degree (MD, PhD) and experience in research or publications will be highly regarded.
About the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
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.
Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:
Forensic Mental Health - A statewide service that operates as part of the Division of Mental Health for forensic patients and prisoners.
Mental Health - The Division of Mental Health provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for youth, adults and older people in northern Adelaide. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes.
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.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
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 and appropriate immunisation requirements.
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
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: 925537
Enquiries
Jessica Whyte
Medical Management Facilitator & MHLO Compliance Officer
Phone: (08) 7485 4397
E-mail: Jessica.Whyte@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
9 January 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
925537 FMH Consultant Psychiatrist MD2 Role Description 2025.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
