- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Various locations
- Salary AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240
- Multiple permanent roles available; some located in the Royal Adelaide Hospital Emergency Department
About the Role
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference? Join our dynamic team as an AHP2 Social Worker, where you’ll provide vital support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional and practical challenges of hospitalisation and recovery. You’ll use your expertise in psycho-social assessment and intervention to deliver personalised care through consultation, counselling, and education. As a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll actively contribute toward rounds, clinical discussions, and team meetings, ensuring holistic, patient-centred support. Plus, your insights will help shape service improvements through data collection and reporting.
This role offers a unique chance to work within the Single Service, Multiple Site model, connecting with healthcare teams and community resources to achieve the best outcomes for patients, families, and carers. You’ll be empowered to drive positive change by engaging in quality improvement initiatives and research projects that enhance service delivery. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career and change lives.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Social Worker who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be passionate about supporting patients, families, and carers through life’s challenges.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant Qualifications & Registration – A recognised degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills – Experience in psycho-social assessment, counselling, and intervention, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Commitment to Best Practice – A proactive approach to quality improvement, research, and evidence-based service delivery.
- Collaboration & Advocacy – Ability to engage with patients, families, and community resources to achieve the best possible outcomes.
To apply, please submit a letter of application (up to 2 pages) addressing the essential criteria required. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and neurodiverse individuals.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
- Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 893057
Enquiries to:
Samara Osborne, Senior Manager Social Work
Phone: 0434 079 744
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Thursday 20/02/2025
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
893057 RD AHP2 Social Worker.pdf
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