Careers search

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Allied Health and Aboriginal Liaison, Social Work Services – North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary
• Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $86,950 to $100,729
• Employment Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 30 June 2025) - Multiple positions available

About Us

The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia.  We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service. 

Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.

WCHN Social Work Services assist women and children consumers of the hospital, and their relatives, understand and manage their health condition and/or the social issues impacting upon their wellbeing.

Social Workers at the Women's and Children's Hospital help to improve the quality of life for women, children and young people and their families.

Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Stay connected with our Network! Follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about exciting job opportunities and updates. Click here to join the conversation.

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Social Work Services team as a Social Worker (AHP2) on an 12-month contract, working in a full-time capacity.

As the WCHN Social Worker, you will;

• Provide professional Social Work Services to children, adolescents and their families.
• Work in collaboration with other health professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Provide effective and efficient psychosocial assessment, counselling and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans.
• Actively participate in working parties/committees representing the social work department and advocating for client/family needs.

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Flexibility and ability to work in an environment of change.
• Demonstrated ability to provide written psychosocial assessment and social work interventions with individuals, families and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent social work practice.

Benefits of Joining us

Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements. 

Application Instructions 

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. To align with our consumer cohort, we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island individuals, applicants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds and those who are Neurodivergent. 

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

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: 861200

Enquiries

Colin Sparrow

Position: Manager, Social Work Services 

Phone: 8161 8583

E-mail: colin.sparrow2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday 12 May 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

AHP2 - Social Worker - AHAL - RD - 861200 .pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines