Ahp2 Generalist Social Worker

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 885768
**Location**: 5343 - BERRI
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network**:

- **Location based in Berri**:

- **Salary**:

- $88,255 to $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) - AHP2**:

- **Ongoing Part Time Contract (22.50 hours per week)**

**Join Our Dedicated Team Making a Difference in Rural and Remote Communities**

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in a rural generalist and palliative care role. This is a unique opportunity to provide a comprehensive range of services to our local communities, making a tangible difference to the lives of individuals and families who need it most. If you have a passion for helping others and a commitment to enhancing the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations, we want to hear from you

**Broad Purpose of the Position**

Working under reduced clinical direction, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of other allied health professionals, including mentoring students and less experienced staff. This role provides a great opportunity for professional growth and to make an impact in the rural and remote healthcare sector.

**Essential Criteria**
- A recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Demonstrated clinical experience in social work, particularly within a rural and/or palliative care context
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with a variety of healthcare and community service providers
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate a range of services to meet client needs
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and manage complex cases
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Commitment to professional development and participation in AASW Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accreditation program (desirable)

**About RMCLHN**

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Join RMCLHN's Allied Health Team

**Applicant Information**
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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 B

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**:885768**.

**Enquiries**

Chrissy Eleftheriadis
Senior Manager Social Work
Phone: 8580 2500

**Application Closing Date**

28 November 2024 - 11.55PM

**Attachments**

885768 AHP2 Generalist Social Worker and Palliative Care Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

**Flexibility Statement**
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.