Description
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Mental Health – Various Locations
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $114,509 - $184,469 p.a. – MDP2
- Temporary Full-Time, up to 5 August 2029 (Multiple Positions)
About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Medical Practitioner to join our Northern Mental Health Service. This role provides the chance to contribute meaningfully to highquality mental health care while developing your clinical expertise within a supportive and dynamic environment.
As a Medical Practitioner, you will play an integral role in delivering safe, patientcentred care. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your knowledge and skills to support consumers presenting with complex psychiatric conditions and/or cognitive impairments, including those displaying challenging behaviours. Where appropriate, you will consult with specialist medical providers to ensure accurate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
You will also actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives and contribute to education activities within the service.
As per the SA Health Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12 month allocation as Medical Practitioner will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.
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:
In this role you will bring a strong commitment to highquality clinical care and professional integrity, supported by:
excellent clinical and relevant procedural skills
demonstrated experience in psychiatry
the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate confidently with colleagues, patients, and carers
a commitment to continuous quality improvement and safe clinical practice
adaptability and resilience within a changing health service environment
the ability to contribute to education activities and support junior staff
You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and highquality health services within modern facilities.
If you are a motivated medical professional seeking a rewarding and impactful role, we invite you to apply and join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health care to our community.
About Adelaide:
Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.
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):
- 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: 929941
Enquiries:
Jess Whyte
Medical Management Facilitator
Phone: (08) 7485 4397
E-mail: jessica.whyte@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
24 April 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
For more information about Mental Health Medical at NALHN visit our Mental Health Medical page.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 929941
