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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Community Mental Health Service – Modbury
• Salary: $71,589 - $76,033 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO3
• Temporary Part-Time – working 22.5 hours per week, up to 2 January 2027 then reducing to 15 hours per week, up to 3 July 2027

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Senior Court Assessment Officer within the Forensic Community Mental Health Service. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of mental health and the justice system, where your expertise will directly support the South Australian Courts and contribute to safe, timely and legally compliant outcomes.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Forensic Court Service, you will provide high‑level administrative coordination to ensure the Forensic Mental Health Service (FMHS) responds accurately, efficiently and within strict timeframes to court‑ordered psychiatric and psychological assessment requests. Your work will underpin the credibility, efficiency and integrity of the Court Assessment Service.

In this role, you will coordinate and manage assessments and reports for defendants appearing before the courts, working closely with specialist clinicians, court registries, legal representatives and internal clinical teams. You will ensure all assessments meet legislative and court requirements, maintain secure records and databases, and actively monitor the progress and quality of specialist reports. The role also involves arranging assessments across custodial, community and virtual settings, providing financial and invoicing support for court‑ordered work, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure the service operates smoothly and consistently.

About You:

In this role you will bring well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to problem‑solve effectively, manage complex discussions and confidently navigate difficult conversations while building strong professional relationships. You are resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving environment where priorities can shift rapidly.

You will demonstrate:

• proven ability to work one‑on‑one with senior staff and key stakeholders
• high proficiency in keyboarding, audio typing and general office skills
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• capacity to work autonomously, take responsibility and exercise sound judgement
• effective communication with medical and legal professionals and senior staff across multiple agencies
• a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information
• experience in clerical or secretarial roles within a health environment
• confidence working within a networked Windows‑based computing environment

If you are ready to step into a role that is challenging, meaningful and professionally rewarding, we encourage you to apply and make a difference where it truly matters.

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 you 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):

• 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 C (minimal patient contact)

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: 936157

Enquiries:

Madeline Layton

Administration Manager

Phone: 0438 038 345

E-mail: madeline.layton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

15 May 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 936157 - Senior Court Assessment Officer - ASO3 - role description.pdf

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