- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Older Persons Mental Health – Modbury
- Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
- AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a.
- RN3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a.
- Ongoing Full-Time
About the Role:
Join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) as a Community Support Coordinator in our Older Persons Mental Health service.
The Older Persons Community Support Program (OPCS) Coordinator works across NALHN Older Persons Mental Health sites to support timely and effective discharge planning. The role is responsible for implementing the OPCS program and managing Wrap Around and other state based funding initiatives that support patient flow and improve outcomes for older people with mental health needs.
The coordinator works as part of a compassionate multidisciplinary team and provides community based support that assists older people to remain independent and well within their own homes and communities. The role includes comprehensive assessment, care coordination, advocacy and direct support to ensure consumers receive person centred care.
Experience working within a mental health setting is required, preferably within community mental health services.
Key responsibilities include:
• coordinating individualised support plans for older people with mental health conditions in the community
• completing comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments
• managing funding allocations
• liaising with families, carers, NGO providers and government services
• monitoring consumer progress and reviewing support plans
• providing clinical supervision and support to AHPs and RNs as required
• undertaking an education role with internal teams, community partners and external stakeholders
• facilitating access to appropriate community based services and resources
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 and have experience of working within mental health setting, specifically:
- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Appropriate Degree (Masters in Clinical or Health Psychology) or equivalent qualification as recognised by the PsyBA and general registration with PsyBA.
To be eligible for this position at the RN3 classification, 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 have completed a Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.
About You:
To excel in this role you will have experience working with older adults and mental health services, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with demonstrated clinical knowledge.
Apply now and join us in delivering exceptional community mental health services that improve lives and strengthen communities.
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.
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.
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.
Enquiries:
Nicole Banfield
Team Leader
Phone: 0468 603 362
E-mail: nicole.banfield@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
6 February 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
926940 - Community Support Coordinator - Older Persons Community Mental Health - AHP3 - role description.pdf
926940 - Community Support Coordinator - Older Persons Community Mental Health - RN3 - 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.
