• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier 
• Salary: AHP2/AHP1 -  $71,217 - $106,330 p.a.  + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Permanent Full Time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a AHP-1 or AHP-2.

**Full Time Social Worker Rural Generalist - Mount Gambier Hospital**

**Join SA Health's Dynamic Team in South Australia's Beautiful South East**

About This Exciting Opportunity

Start or Grow Your Career in Rural Social Work

Looking to build your Social Work career in a supportive, diverse and rewarding environment?

We are seeking passionate and motivated Social Workers (AHP1 or AHP2) to join our Rural Generalist Team within Country Health Connect. Whether you are an early career clinician or have some experience, this role offers the opportunity to develop broad skills across a variety of clinical areas while making a real difference in regional communities.

About the Role

As a Rural Generalist Social Worker, you will work across a range of settings including hospital and community-based services, supporting individuals and families across the lifespan.

This is a varied and flexible role where no two days are the same. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care, with opportunities to build capability across multiple service areas.

The position is offered at AHP1 or AHP2 level, depending on experience and clinical capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, support and intervention for clients and families
• Deliver care across a mix of acute, subacute and community settings
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Link clients with appropriate community, health and social supports
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to clinical reporting
• Participate in quality improvement and service development activities

About You

For AHP1 Applicants:

• Early career Social Worker or recent graduate
• Demonstrated ability to apply foundational clinical knowledge in practice
• Willingness to learn and develop across a broad generalist caseload
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

For AHP2 Applicants:

• Experience in Social Work practice within health, community or related settings
• Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload with increasing independence
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

For All Applicants:

• Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to person-centred and culturally safe care
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Current driver’s licence (required for regional service delivery)

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, diversify your skills and make a genuine impact - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your rural Social Work journey with Country Health Connect.

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

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ABOUT US

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

Services include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health, paediatric and aged care services.

Our health facilities have dedicated, experienced staff who strive to meet the needs of the community by providing the highest level of health care within the Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Keith, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola areas.

Find out about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN.

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 A (direct 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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 913025

Enquiries

Name: Shane Jones

Title: Clinical Senior Social Worker

Phone: 8721 1460

E-mail: shane.jones@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

3 April 2026 - 2 week close - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 913025 - LCLHN RD - AHP1 SW Rural Generalist.pdf

 913025 - LCLHN Role Description - AHP2 Social Worker Country Health Connect.pdf

 JCS+Social+Worker+final.pdf

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