• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Modbury Hospital - Modbury
• Salary/Total Indicative Remuneration: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits
• OPS3 - Ongoing - Full-Time

Join SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network and make a meaningful difference in mental health recovery. We're seeking a passionate Carer Consultant to join our Modbury Adult Service Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, supporting individuals and families on their journey to wellness.

About the role:

The Modbury Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit delivers high-quality rehabilitation services through a multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred, trauma-informed care. Our collaborative environment focuses on compassionate, solution-focused approaches that promote skill development, social inclusion, and empower consumers to achieve their recovery goals. You'll work closely with Wondakka Community Rehabilitation Centre and The Gully services, contributing to mental health rehabilitation innovation while fostering continuous improvement and co-design practices. As the Carer Consultant, you'll work within our dedicated rehabilitation team, providing specialist support to carers of people experiencing mental health challenges. You'll facilitate education programs, offer individual consultations, and connect families with essential resources whilst advocating for carer needs within our multidisciplinary team environment.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Carer Consultant 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.

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.

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.

Employment in rehabilitation service anticipated to commence approximately 15th January 2026 however early applications are encouraged with options for contracts across the mental health division prior to commencement in the rehabilitation service.

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

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: 910834

Enquiries:

Gemma Ferraretto

Principal Occupational Therapist

Phone: 74854300

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:

15 August 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

910834 - OPS3 Carer Consultant - Role Description.pdf

For more information about Mental Health vacancies at NALHN visit our Careers in Mental Health page.