Social Worker

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Elizabeth Vale

Salary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a.
plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2

Temporary Full-Time, up to 20 July 2026

About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Social Worker - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, to make a profound impact during one of life's precious moments.
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
This position offers you the chance to work within our comprehensive mental health services, supporting families during pregnancy and early parenthood.
You'll be part of the team delivering evidence-based interventions and support to mothers, fathers and families experiencing mental health challenges during this critical period.
In this role you will:

provide specialised assessment and intervention for perinatal mental health concerns
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
support families through evidence-based therapeutic approaches
contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you.
This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
Apply now and help shape the future of perinatal mental health services in our community.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care.
Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further.
The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.
With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability.
Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s):

DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public.
Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.
See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Ref: 912543
Enquiries:
Mangaljit Johal
A/ Principal Social Worker
Phone: (08) 7485 4***
E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
29 August 2025 – 11.55 PM
Role Description and Further Information:
912543 - Social Worker - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health - AHP2 - role description.pdf
For more information about Mental Health Allied Health at NALHN visit our Mental Health Allied Health page.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

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