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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Ongoing Part-Time – working 26.25 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Northern Adelaide Geriatrics Service, playing a pivotal role in supporting our vulnerable community members.

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

In this role, you'll work within our dedicated Geriatric Evaluation Management unit, providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions for older adults. This position offers the perfect work-life balance whilst delivering meaningful healthcare outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• conduct thorough psychosocial assessments for elderly patients
• develop and implement discharge planning strategies
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geriatricians, nurses, and allied health professionals
• provide counselling and support to patients and their families
• facilitate community referrals and coordinate ongoing care services
• advocate for patient rights and optimal care outcomes

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:

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong assessment, communication and case management skills, an ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Apply now and join our passionate team of healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

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):

• 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. 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: 912921

Enquiries:

Kathryn Broadbent - Senior Manager, Geriatrics

Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: 0478 918 872

E-mail: Kathryn.Broadbent@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

5 September 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 912921 - Social Worker - Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) - AHP2 - role description.pdf

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