Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Elizabeth EastSalary: RN3 - $121,537 - $126,970 p.a.Temporary Full-Time, up to 29 August 2025 About the Role:The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an exceptional Team Manager to join our Adult Community Mental Health team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges.As the Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within the Wondakka community.
Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing the day-to-day operations, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, and ensuring adherence to best practices and clinical governance standards.To excel in this role, you will need exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, combined with a deep understanding of mental health services and a genuine passion for improving the well-being of individuals and communities.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, external service providers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery and continuity of care.To be eligible for this position at 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, and enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.To be eligible for this position at AHP4 classification, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for one of the following Allied Health disciplines working in the service, specifically: Must hold an appropriate degree (Clinical Psychology) or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA and general registration with the PsyBA and be endorsed in Clinical Psychology area of practice.
Must hold approved supervisor status with the PsyBA at all levels of supervision (primary and secondary) orAppropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia orAppropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
About You:Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community?
If so, then this could be the opportunity for you.
This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.If you are a compassionate and driven healthcare professional with a proven track record in leadership and a commitment to delivering exceptional mental health services, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Adelaide has recently been recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes, earning a delightful nod from the Wall Street Journal as being possibly the coolest city in Australia.
Ranked one of the worlds "Most Liveable Cities", Adelaide is a culinary playground with a delicious mix of fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars.
Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour down under cycling, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.About Us:The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (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: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.
Forensic Mental Health - A statewide service that operates as part of the Division of Mental Health for forensic patients and prisoners.
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.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 Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g.
aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Ref: 881097Enquiries:Gerald YeohNurse ManagerPhone: 0435 962 408 Application Closing Date:18 October 2024 – 11.55PMRole Description: * Refer to the SA Health Career Website – for further information.
