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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Health
• Work locations include Port Pirie, Wallaroo and Clare
• Multi-classed Salary
  • AHP1 - $36.40 to $44.44 per hour + 25% casual loading*
  • AHP2 - $46.92 to $54.35 per hour + 25% casual loading*
• Employment Casual Contracts available up to 30 April 2027 | Eligibility Open to Everyone 

*Regional incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement 

Ready to make a real difference in your community?

We're seeking passionate Social Workers to join our casual pool, offering flexible, meaningful work in healthcare.  You'll gain diverse experience across settings, working alongside experienced health professionals and community service providers to deliver preventative care, early intervention, treatment, therapy and health promotion. 

From day one, you'll make a real difference to community wellbeing through direct patient care, family support, and broader initiatives - all in an environment that values both independence and collaboration.

Eligibility

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

To be successful, you will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
• Be eligible for practicing membership with the relevant Professional Association.
• (Desirable) Participate in Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accreditation program.

A more detailed purpose of the position and eligibility can be found in the Role Descriptions below.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Yorke and Northern LHN - We care for you

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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 Strait 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 have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Check(s)

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

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• 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.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your social work career and join a team where your skills and passion for helping others will be valued and supported.  Applications are now open for our Social Worker Casual Pool.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 932403.

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: 0481 094 873
E-mail: Melanie.Prior@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

30 April 2027 - 11.55PM

Attachments

932403 AHP1 Casual Social Worker Role Description.pdf

932403 AHP2 Casual Social Worker Role Description.pdf

Social Worker Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines