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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Various Locations
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
  • AHP1 $35.00 - $42.73 per hour + 25% loading
  • AHP2 $45.11 - $52.26 per hour + 25% loading
• Casual Pool, up to 5 April 2026

About the Role:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in people's lives? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking passionate and compassionate Social Workers to join our Casual Pool within the Northern Mental Health division.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to work directly with individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Your role will involve providing holistic support, advocating for their rights and empowering them to achieve their goals. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals, ensuring a coordinated and person-centred approach to care.

As a Social Worker with NALHN, you will have the chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, where your skills and expertise will be valued and nurtured. We offer competitive remuneration, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that prioritises work-life balance.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Social Worker 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.

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to providing culturally sensitive and respectful care.

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with NALHN.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (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.

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.

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 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 896221

Enquiries:

Mangaljit Johal

A/ Principal Social Worker

Phone: (08) 7485 4300

E-mail: mangaljit.johal@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

3 April 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 896221 - Social Worker - Northern Mental Health Casual Pool - AHP1 - role description.pdf

 896221 - Social Worker - Northern Mental Health Casual Pool - AHP2 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.