Allied Health Assistant

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 900159
**Location**: 5065 - GLENSIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

- **Mental Health Services, Glenside**:

- **Salary AHA-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time temporary up to 1/1/27**

**About the Role**

Join the dynamic and compassionate team at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) as an Allied Health Assistant (Social Work) and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused mental health services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide essential support to Social Work staff, assisting with the smooth operation of the Social Work service across the Mental Health Unit. This rewarding role offers an opportunity to work in both inpatient and community settings, supporting consumers across youth, adult, and older persons' services.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play a key role in facilitating the delivery of social work interventions and assisting in the day-to-day running of the service. You will support consumers with mental health needs, helping them navigate their recovery journey with dignity and respect. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a supportive, collaborative environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Experience working with people with mental health issues is required.

**About You**

To thrive in this role, you'll bring the following qualities and qualifications:

- Currently completing or willing to complete a Certificate IV in Mental Health or similar qualification, or enrolled in a relevant undergraduate health course.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with consumers, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on mental health recovery.
- Proven communication skills, with the ability to manage stress, stay professional, and maintain confidentiality.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: 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.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 900159**

**Enquiries to**:

- Lucy Wozniak
- Position: Senior Social Worker
Phone: 70871132

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 23 May 2025

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

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**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.