• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Elpida House, Mile End 
• Salary  OPS-2   $29.57 - $31.81 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Casual 

About the role

The Mental Health Directorate is made up of a range of multidisciplinary teams providing recovery-focused clinical services to consumers. These teams include acute, community and rehabilitation teams in adult and older persons’ services. We currently have positions are available at Elpida House. Elpida House provides medium term recovery-focussed rehabilitation in a residential facility to support consumers to transition to community living.  The unit has a strong consumer centred focus.

The Community Rehabilitation Worker (CRW) will support consumers in their goals of rehabilitation and recovery through the provision of direct support for day to day tasks.  As a member of the Elpida House, the CRW will work across a range of environments including the centre and larger community to assist and support the development of the resident’s rehabilitation in partnership with their existing formal and informal networks.

The CRW works under the general direction of the clinical staff to provide a range of non-clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation support, in conjunction with those services provided by the professional/clinical on-site team. Tasks and duties performed will be of a practical nature, supporting a resident’s accomplishment of their stated goals and facilitate improved functioning and community tenure, and may include helping to facilitate therapeutic groups.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated Community Rehabilitation Worker who has a passion for supporting individuals through their rehabilitation journey. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Relevant Qualifications: Certificate IV in Mental Health (Non-Clinical) or currently enrolled in an undergraduate health course.
• Effective Communication: Ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and communities.
• Team Player: Proven experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team.
• Understanding of Rehabilitation: Knowledge of the philosophy of rehabilitation and recovery, especially in mental health contexts.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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

Job ref: 890435

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Sunday 30 November 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 890435 RD Casual Community Rehabilitation Worker - Elpida House & Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.pdf

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