Activity Supervisor - Forensic Mental Health, James Nash House
Job no: 934997Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide Metro NorthernCategories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health
* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health Service – Oakden
* Salary: $70,293 - $74,914 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHA3
* Ongoing Full-Time
About the Role
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Activity Supervisor to join our Forensic Mental Health Service. The Forensic Mental Health Service is a multidisciplinary service that consists of inpatient secure psychiatric beds, Out‐patient Service and Psychiatric Clinics, Prison In‐Reach Service, Community Team and Court Assessment Service. James Nash House is a secure psychiatric hospital providing services primarily to patients who have been declared not guilty by reason of mental impairment or unfit to plead of an offence by the SA court system.
The Activity Supervisor is a part of the Occupational Therapy Department and provides assistance and support to the Occupational Therapists in the delivery of services to patients. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will design and deliver therapeutic activities that support rehabilitation and recovery, helping to create positive outcomes for some of our community's most vulnerable members.
Key Responsibilities
* plan and facilitate group and individual therapeutic activities
* co‐develop tailored programmes that promote social skills and independence
* collaborate with clinical staff to ensure activities align with treatment goals
* maintain accurate documentation and progress reports
* ensure safe and supportive environments for all participants
To be eligible for this position, you must possess a minimum of Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
About You
To be successful in this role you will bring experience in activity coordination, preferably within mental health or disability services. You will demonstrate strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively within a secure healthcare environment.
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.
Incremental wage increases in‐line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.
Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.
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.
In addition to this, other benefits of working as an Allied Health Assistant in NALHN include:
* professional development opportunities. We have a well‐established Allied Health Education unit which offers high‐quality, targeted in‐house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
* opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
* regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals
Professional and Cultural Commitment
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 Shire 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.
Checks
* 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.
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.
Applications
Application Closing Date: 8 May 2026 – 11.55 PM.
Aboriginal and Torres Shire Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 934997.
Enquiries
Maritsa CoumiSenior Occupational TherapistPhone: (08)7087 1091E‐mail: Maritsa.Coumi@sa.gov.au
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