• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), Christies Beach 5165, Elizabeth 5112
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• Part Time (0.4 FTE) – Term contract offered in South (Christies Beach) until 30 June 2027
• Part time (0.4 FTE) - Term contract offered in North (Elizabeth) until 31 December 2026

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Assistant Support Worker supports the delivery of parenting, education, and wellbeing programs for vulnerable young people. Working under the supervision of senior staff and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role assists with case management, client support, transport coordination, and program delivery while contributing to continuous quality improvement.

Key duties of the role

• Health care and case management services, DECD Flexible Learning Services are planned and delivered at MYH sites and via outreach for young people their families and communities are involved in service provision
• Quality management, professional standards and risk management activities and ongoing improvement of services are maintained
• Culturally sensitive services are delivered
• A positive and safe work culture are encouraged and fostered within the Metropolitan Youth Health
• Individual development and education requirements are met

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with young people, families, and vulnerable clients in a support or service delivery environment
• Ability to provide effective communication, build positive relationships, and maintain confidentiality
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with relevant stakeholders
• Demonstrated administrative skills, including case management documentation and general office processes
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence and ability to drive a government vehicle

Enquiries can be directed to

Anna Becker

Program Manager, Young Parents

0466 622 864 

anna.becker2@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• OPS1 - Assistant Support Worker YPP - Role Description - 945049.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Monday 10 August 2026 11:55PM