Senior Social Worker and Clinical Coordinator

Job no: 913317

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Health Network, Sub Acute and Allied Health, Child Development Unit, Kaurna Land, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary
  • Classification - AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3- $108,347.00 to $116, Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.4 FTE)
  ash Term Contract (Temporary until 30 June 2026)

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Child Development Unit team as Senior Social Worker and Clinical Coordinator, where you will be responsible for:

• Leading advanced clinical social work assessments and interventions for infants, children, and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental differences within a multidisciplinary Child Development Unit.
• Coordinating and managing the Child Development Unit adolescent service (known as ANDAS), ensuring culturally appropriate, equitable, and integrated care for neurodiverse families.
• Providing supervision, mentorship, and consultation as required to staff within CDU and to external enquiries from consumers.
• Driving quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and service development in collaboration with management and stakeholders to optimize outcomes.
• Advocating for families, supporting navigation of health and disability systems, while promoting consumer engagement and culturally sensitive practices.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree or equivalent in Social Work with full membership eligibility in the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Advanced clinical judgement, patient-centered evidence-based practice, and leadership within social work and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build trust and interact sensitively and ethically with patients, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Substantial recent senior-level clinical social work experience managing complex caseloads, providing clinical supervision, and working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive clinical knowledge in social work specialty, child development, community resources, relevant legal/statutory requirements, and allied health roles
• Demonstrated dedication to EEO, ethical conduct, diversity, safety, quality management, risk management, and continuous professional development.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Details available on request.
• Salary package with a range of benefits up to $9,010 per FBT year plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses per FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program).
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital (note: does not apply to network community sites).
• Generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:

• Specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
• State-of-the-art maternity and obstetric care services
• Community-based services reaching hundreds of thousands of families
• Specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health, Youth and Aboriginal Health services

Join our patient-centred team and contribute to delivering high-quality care across hospital and community services. Our values are Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and CREATE Together.

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Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please review the attached role description and the document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions

Attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to submitting your application. The system may time out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector supports diversity and flexible working arrangements, including part-time options. Please discuss flexible arrangements for this role during the process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Sarah Hill - Allied Health Manager, Child Development Unit, Phone: , E-mail:

Application Closing Date: Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11:55pm

Useful Links

AHP3 - Senior Social Worker & Clinical Coordinator- CDU - Role Description