Social Worker

Job no: 922867

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Yarrow Place - Intensive Therapeutic Care Program, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP2, $91,785.00 to $106, % Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full time, Term Contract (Temporary until 30 June 2026)

About WCHN

Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Provide intensive therapeutic support to young people (12–25) under Guardianship at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. Work with families, carers and agencies to deliver trauma-informed care. Collaborate closely with DCP, Aboriginal organisations and multidisciplinary teams. Provide mobile, flexible and assertive outreach support across multiple locations.

Key duties of the role

• Safeguard vulnerable young people through trauma-informed, safety-focused care
• Deliver intensive therapeutic and group interventions for complex trauma
• Strengthen partnerships with families, carers and multi-agency partners
• Provide culturally safe support for Aboriginal young people and communities
• Offer flexible outreach services across settings to meet individual needs

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Social Work with AASW eligibility or membership
• Minimum 2 years therapeutic experience with vulnerable young people
• Experience in trauma, crisis and sexual assault intervention
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and under pressure
• Willingness to travel and provide outreach-based counselling

Enquiries can be directed to

Jill Norton – Administration Program Coordinator, or

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

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. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 19 December 2025 – 11:55pm

Advertised: 05 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 19 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time