CALHN Social Worker

Job no: 943913
Work type: Full time
Location: Various
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

  • Various Locations - located initially in our Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Critical Care spaces.
  • Salary   AHP-2    $94,997 - $110,052 p.a.  (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
  • Full-time and part-time temporary positions up to 30/4/27 

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

  • Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
  • Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
  • Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and help patients and families navigate complex care. You’ll manage psychosocial needs, build strong links across sites and community, and create practical pathways that support safe, person centred outcomes across CALHN.

Duties
• Assess psychosocial needs of patients, families and carers
• Deliver counselling, consult and liaison across care teams
• Join ward rounds, case meets and shared care planning
• Use service and community resources to support best outcomes
• Collect data, report outcomes and support quality and research
• Contribute across sites to grow and shape social work services

About You

You’re a capable, calm and collaborative Social Worker ready to step into a busy health setting and make a real difference for patients, families and teams.

• Hold a Social Work degree with AASW full membership eligibility
• Apply health social work skills across complex, fast paced care
• Build trust and work well with multidisciplinary teams
• Communicate clearly with patients, carers and community partners
• Manage priorities, work autonomously and stay accountable

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

  • Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
  • Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
  • Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
  • Professional development allowance - with structured development support
  • Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
  • Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
  • Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
  • Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
  • Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 19 July 2026

Job Ref:  943913

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position

 

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Multiple/Various Locations

Work type

Local Health Network / Business