Rehabilitation Support Worker

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville
• Salary OPS2   $58,709 to $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple permanent full-time and part-time positions

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation

We're looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient focussed service that prioritises recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand new 24-bed building. If you're passionate about being part of a safe and connected organisation and looking for a rewarding career in mental health, apply today

About the Role

As a Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW) in the new MHRS, you will play a key role in supporting consumers on their recovery journey. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will assist individuals in regaining independence, achieving rehabilitation goals, and promoting social inclusion. Your role will focus on providing non-clinical and psychosocial support, working closely with clinical and community services to ensure each consumer's needs are met. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to consumer-led care and long-term recovery.

For more information about the role, and essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required, please refer to the role description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications & Experience: A Certificate IV in Mental Health (Non-Clinical) or current enrolment in an undergraduate course in a relevant health discipline. Experience working in a health team environment, particularly within mental health services, is highly regarded.
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work both independently and under direction, and a proven ability to assist with rehabilitative tasks in both individual and group settings. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential.
• Knowledge & Understanding: A solid understanding of mental health rehabilitation and recovery principles, relevant legislation, and the national mental health reform agenda. Knowledge of psychiatric disabilities and their impact on individuals and communities is highly desirable.
• Personal Attributes: A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting individuals in achieving their rehabilitation goals. Competency in supporting self-management strategies, engaging with multiple stakeholders, and using basic computer and data entry skills effectively.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we encourage you to apply today

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

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 each year.
• 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.
• Professional development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.

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

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

CALHN is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application information:

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Karol Wills, Allied Health Executive Assistant

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 September 2025

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

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