• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northfield
• Salary  AHP-3  $104,180 - $111,746 p.a.  (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 30/6/26 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week 

Join Our Innovative Team!

CALHN’s CO-ACT initiative (Care of the Older Person and Community Transition) is transforming the way we support older adults as they move from acute to ongoing care. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

The CO-ACT team is setting new benchmarks in aged care through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping a progressive model of care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Be part of this transformative initiative and make a lasting impact. Join us today!

About the Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic team within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), including the renowned Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and a range of community and ambulatory services. In this rewarding role, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based social work services to support patients with complex needs. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll drive best-practice outcomes, contribute to service planning and innovation, and be an advocate for vulnerable patient groups.

As a clinical leader and mentor, you’ll supervise and support junior social work staff, lead discipline-specific education, and contribute to research and service evaluation that enhances clinical practice. Your expertise and initiative will be instrumental in improving patient flow and service efficiency, while also strengthening CALHN’s position as a leader in patient-centred care. If you’re committed to professional excellence, passionate about social justice, and ready to step into a pivotal role, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You’re a highly skilled and compassionate social work professional, ready to take on complex challenges and provide leadership in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. You bring sound clinical judgement, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care.

• Qualifications & Experience: You hold a recognised Social Work degree and are eligible for full AASW membership, with substantial recent experience in a clinical specialty managing complex cases with minimal supervision.

• Clinical Expertise: You apply high-level clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice in complex and fast-paced environments, contributing to both patient outcomes and service improvement initiatives.

• Leadership & Supervision: You have experience leading clinical teams and supervising staff or students, with a demonstrated ability to foster a supportive, inclusive, and feedback-driven culture.

• Communication & Collaboration: You possess advanced written and verbal communication skills, build trust with patients and colleagues, and work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

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.
• 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 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:  909853

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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

 909853 RD Senior Social Worker.pdf

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