* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Older Persons Mental Health Service – Modbury
* Salary: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. (pro rata) – ASO3– Temporary Full-Time
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Personal Assistant & Admin Coordinator within the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS).
The Personal Assistant & Admin Coordinator is accountable to the Senior Administration Officer, for the provision of confidential personal administrative support to the Nursing Director and Head of Unit of Older Persons Mental Health and office administration and line management of administrative staff.
The Personal Assistant & Admin Coordinator is responsible for the provision of confidential, high quality support, secretarial, administrative services and project work to ensure the efficient management and operation of the Mental Health Services Division.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
* Nil
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills:
* A demonstrated ability to be self-directed and with minimal supervision in carrying out secretarial, office management and administration supervisory activities.
* Ability to liaise successfully with all levels of management and staff in a range of departments and agencies to provide effective and efficient management of responsibilities.
* Highly developed oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with a variety of professional and non-professional staff, external agencies and clients.
* Ability to analyse tasks, problems and situations effectively and develop action and review plans.
* Proven ability to manage workloads, priorities, meet deadlines and perform under pressure in a stressful environment.
* Displays personal energy and enthusiasm and maintains a positive outlook even when faced with difficult situations and environments, demonstrating initiative and a high degree of independence.
* Proven positive interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to respond professionally and appropriately with a customer service focus to patients, external agent/ agencies and internal multi- disciplinary staff.
* Consistently demonstrates best practice and a commitment to quality standards, pro-actively participating in service improvement and showing initiative in meeting these improvement needs.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
* Ability to conceptualise and develop initiatives that will streamline functions/service delivery and result in positive outcomes.
* Ability to undertake research and project related activities.
* Ability to supervise staff and delegate workloads.
* Proven commitment to the principles and practise of: EEO, Ethical Conduct, diversity and OHS&W; Quality management and client-oriented service; and risk management.
* Personal values consistent with compassionate person and family centred care, able to support the OPMHS Culture Framework
Experience
* Demonstrated experience to service committees including minute taking, formulating agendas and other relevant material and attending to follow-up actions.
* Previous experience in working with database applications and the use of personal computers, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
* Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective office systems and procedures.
* Proven ability in diary management
* Experience in managing/leading administration staff
Knowledge
* High level knowledge and use of Microsoft software applications.
* Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and procedures.
* Understanding of the Australian National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards.
About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Personal Assistant & Admin Coordinator 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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Sites - Elizabeth GP Plus, Modbury GP Plus and Gilles Plains GP Plus Super Clinics providing community based care.
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 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):
* 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 B (indirect 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: 923677
Enquiries:
Victoria Hadland
A/Senior Administration Officer & Allied Health Facilitator
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date:
26 DECEMBER 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
ASO3 - Personal Assistant and Admin Officer - OPMH - Role
For more information about Mental Health Medical at NALHN visit our Mental Health Medical page.
For more information about Mental Health Allied Health at NALHN visit our Mental Health Allied Health page.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.