• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network - Community & Allied Health, Gawler/Barossa
• Salary: AHP3  $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (Pro-rata)
• Temporary Part-time position working 22.5 hours per week up to 28 February 2026

Overview

The Senior Social Worker is an experienced and highly competent clinician who delivers quality services and / or provides clinical / professional leadership to allied health professionals working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network.  Responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services within the Local Health Network, the Senior Social Worker works with allied health staff, managers and other stakeholders on model of care and workforce development initiatives.    

The Senior Social Worker collaborates with other Local Health Network’s Clinical Seniors to actively promote and contribute to initiatives, research and evaluation to inform improvements in clinical practice, and holds a portfolio that enhances Social Work practice across all Local Health Networks.

Qualifications

Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession, and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).  As a self-regulated profession, it is desirable to participate in the AASW Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accreditation program.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, 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 and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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 BHFLHN 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 BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN 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.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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

Check(s)

• 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 (indirect 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.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 896686

Enquiries

Name: Jane Jolly

Title: Team Leader - Allied Health North

Phone: 8521 2080

E-mail: jane.jolly@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

30 April 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 896686 - BHFLHN Role Description AHP3 Senior Social Worker.pdf

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