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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health – Modbury
• Salary: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Temporary Part-Time – working 15 hours per week, up to 31 January 2027

About the Role:

Join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Social Worker within our Forensic Community Mental Health team. In this role you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals navigating the intersection of mental health and the justice system.

The Forensic Mental Health Service is a multidisciplinary service that consists of inpatient secure psychiatric beds, out-patient service and psychiatric clinics, Prison In-Reach Service, community team and Court Assessment Service.

In this role, you will provide services to consumers who have been declared not guilty by reason of mental impairment or unfit to plead to an offence by the SA court system and are on licence conditions within the community. 

You will provide essential social work services to clients in community settings. This role combines clinical expertise with community engagement, supporting individuals as they transition and maintain their wellbeing in the community.

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

About You:

We are looking for applicants with a commitment to ethical practice, cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of the legal and policy frameworks surrounding forensic mental health. You must have effective communication skills, strong time-management skills to manage a caseload and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Apply now and become part of our commitment to improving community mental health outcomes.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 927401

Enquiries:

Skye Lang

Senior Program Manager

Phone: (08) 7117 9870

E-mail: skye.lang@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

6 February 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 927401 - Social Worker - Forensic Community Mental Health - AHP2 - role description.pdf

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