Job no: 954285
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Mental Health

- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health – OAKDEN SA 5086/ MODBURY 5092 / GLENSIDE 5065
- Salary: $33.96 - $35.52 per hour plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO2
- Casual for 12 months (Multiple positions)

About the Role:

An exciting prospect is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a casual administration officer within the Forensic Mental Health Unit.

The Administration Support Officer provides administrative support to various services with Forensic Mental Health. The incumbent will maintain client records, schedule appointments, answer telephone and counter enquiries, liaise with staff, members of the public and other business partners. In addition, the incumbent will utilize operating systems such as CBIS, Sunrise and Microsoft Office Suite. The Administration Support Officer is accountable to the Administration Manager for the provision of an effective, comprehensive and confidential administrative and reception service to the Division and for providing an efficient and effective medical record function to the unit. Contributing to the development of efficient and improved work practices.

About You:

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships.



An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent chance to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

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, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHNserves over400,000 peoplein northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high‑quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal,paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Withover 7,500employees, NALHNemphasisesquality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, andequitablehealth outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home‑based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north‑eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi‑day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – a general hospital with emergency care, elective s

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