Job Description
Job no: 932277
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health, Aboriginal Health
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
Salary: $79,432 - $83,266 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – OPS4
Ongoing Part-Time – working 18.75 hours per week
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) as an Aboriginal Mental Health Worker within the Modbury Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (MMHRU).
The MMHRU delivers high‑quality rehabilitation services through a multidisciplinary team committed to person‑centred, trauma‑informed care. Our collaborative approach emphasises compassionate, recovery‑focused strategies that promote skill development, social inclusion, and empowerment. As part of NALHN Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, you will also work closely with Wondakka Community Rehabilitation Centre and The Gully services, contributing to innovation, co‑design practices, and continuous service improvement.
In this role, you will identify social and emotional wellbeing needs and support consumers to access appropriate services. You will collaborate with mainstream services to enhance self‑management of mental wellbeing and provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with the tools to address mental health needs with confidence and cultural strength.
You will also engage individuals, families, and communities in culturally informed strategies aimed at preventing ill health. A key part of your work will be advocating for Aboriginal consumers at risk, supporting families, and assisting mental health clinicians to deliver culturally appropriate, safe, and effective care.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position and are preferred for this position.
About You:
In this role you will bring strong cultural knowledge, empathy, and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Your strength in community engagement, advocacy, and collaborative practice supports consumers on their recovery journey. Essential requirements of this role include:
effective verbal and written communication
strong advocacy, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution abilities
ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
experience working with Aboriginal consumers, families, and communities
experience partnering with both Aboriginal and mainstream services to improve access
experience contributing to programs addressing health, wellbeing, and social issues
understanding of Aboriginal identity, culture, and South Australian community diversity
awareness of social, historical, and political factors affecting Aboriginal mental health
If you are passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and want to be part of a dedicated, forward‑thinking team, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of culturally strong mental health care at NALHN.
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: 932277
Enquiries:
Gemma Ferraretto
Principal Occupational Therapist
Phone: (08) 7485 4300
E-mail: gemma.ferraretto@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
3 April 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
For more information about Mental Health vacancies at NALHN visit our Careers in Mental Health page.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Advertised: 20 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health, Aboriginal Health
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
Salary: $79,432 - $83,266 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – OPS4
Ongoing Part-Time – working 18.75 hours per week
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) as an Aboriginal Mental Health Worker within the Modbury Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (MMHRU).
The MMHRU delivers high‑quality rehabilitation services through a multidisciplinary team committed to person‑centred, trauma‑informed care. Our collaborative approach emphasises compassionate, recovery‑focused strategies that promote skill development, social inclusion, and empowerment. As part of NALHN Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, you will also work closely with Wondakka Community Rehabilitation Centre and The Gully services, contributing to innovation, co‑design practices, and continuous service improvement.
In this role, you will identify social and emotional wellbeing needs and support consumers to access appropriate services. You will collaborate with mainstream services to enhance self‑management of mental wellbeing and provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with the tools to address mental health needs with confidence and cultural strength.
You will also engage individuals, families, and communities in culturally informed strategies aimed at preventing ill health. A key part of your work will be advocating for Aboriginal consumers at risk, supporting families, and assisting mental health clinicians to deliver culturally appropriate, safe, and effective care.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position and are preferred for this position.
About You:
In this role you will bring strong cultural knowledge, empathy, and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Your strength in community engagement, advocacy, and collaborative practice supports consumers on their recovery journey. Essential requirements of this role include:
effective verbal and written communication
strong advocacy, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution abilities
ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
experience working with Aboriginal consumers, families, and communities
experience partnering with both Aboriginal and mainstream services to improve access
experience contributing to programs addressing health, wellbeing, and social issues
understanding of Aboriginal identity, culture, and South Australian community diversity
awareness of social, historical, and political factors affecting Aboriginal mental health
If you are passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and want to be part of a dedicated, forward‑thinking team, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of culturally strong mental health care at NALHN.
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: 932277
Enquiries:
Gemma Ferraretto
Principal Occupational Therapist
Phone: (08) 7485 4300
E-mail: gemma.ferraretto@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
3 April 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
For more information about Mental Health vacancies at NALHN visit our Careers in Mental Health page.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Advertised: 20 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Aboriginal Mental Health Worker - Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit position is now open for candidates interested in the BPO Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in BPO Jobs is a plus.