Clinical Senior Social Worker

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Regional role – location negotiable 
• Salary: AHP3 - $108,347 to $116,216 p.a. + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Temporary Full time position (up to 12 June 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Make a Real Difference in Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Senior Social Worker – Child Protection & Domestic and Family Violence (CP&DFV) to join the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. 

Enjoying a wonderful country location, you will indulge in a relaxing lifestyle, with access to excellent schooling options for your children.  There are many sporting clubs, activities, and social events suitable for health professionals and families within one hour drive from the city centre.  Mount Gambier Airport has multiple flights daily to Adelaide and Melbourne (45-minute flight time).  There are also many opportunities to network with other professionals in the region through professional development opportunities.

About the Opportunity

Make a strategic impact in child protection and domestic and family violence across the Limestone Coast. This policy-focused role provides leadership, guidance, and expert advice to health staff, supporting the implementation of best practice initiatives and compliance with legislative and policy directives. You'll work collaboratively with managers, health teams, and stakeholders to shape service delivery and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families, while contributing to workforce development and clinical governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Child Protection & Domestic and Family Violence reforms and policy directives.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and clinical support to health staff on complex cases.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate clinical protocols, policies, and initiatives across LCLHN.
• Contribute to workforce development, clinical supervision, and continuous quality improvement.

What You Need

• Are you an experienced social worker with expertise in child protection and domestic/family violence?
• Do you have strong leadership and policy implementation skills, with the ability to guide health teams?
• Are you confident in engaging with stakeholders, government agencies, and community partners?
• Do you have a commitment to cultural safety, continuous improvement, and workforce development?

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading –  watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Apply today and join our dedicated team working to create safer futures for South Australian families.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at    

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 A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description provided below. Job ref: 919397

Enquiries

Annie Paras
Position: A/Regional Manager Allied Health and Rehabilitation
Phone:
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

12 November week close PM

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

Attachments

LCLHN Role Description AHP3 Senior Social