Social Worker

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Location negotiable across the Eyre and Far North region
• Salary: AHP1/2 - $71,217 to $106,330 p.a. + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice
• Temporary Full Time position (up to 31 December 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note this position is multi-classed as AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by knowledge and experience.

Make a real difference to the lives of people in rural and remote South Australia

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) has an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our Community and Allied Health team.

As a Social Worker, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals, families, and communities across the region. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver services that promote wellbeing, independence, and positive health outcomes through assessment, counselling, advocacy, education, and community development.

Depending on your experience, you may be appointed as an AHP1 Social Worker, focusing on developing your clinical skills under professional supervision, or as an AHP2 Senior Social Worker, applying advanced knowledge and leadership in complex clinical situations.

About You:

You will have:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to culturally safe, person-centred care
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across the Eyre and Far North region

Join SA Health and help deliver compassionate, high-quality social work services that strengthen communities across the Eyre and Far North region.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• 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 (indirect 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: 920042

Enquiries

Caitlin Parker
Allied Health Program Manager - Child Health
Phone:
E-mail: 

Application Closing Date

14 November week close PM

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

Attachments

AHP1 - Social Worker - Port Lincoln - Role

AHP2 - Senior Social Worker - Role