Social Worker

Initial Location, Inpatient Rehabilitaion Units (Tarnma and Karra)
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - 5011, Woodville
AHP2 - $91,785 to $106,330 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
x1 Full-time Contracted Position until 27 Jun 2026 About the Role
Join the Social Work team at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, families, and carers.
As a Social Worker (AHP2), you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychosocial care within acute, subacute, mental health, and community health settings.
Working within a Single Service, Multiple Site model, you will actively contribute to a multidisciplinary team focused on holistic, person-centred care.
In this varied and rewarding role, you'll be responsible for comprehensive psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, discharge planning, and community liaison.
You'll also contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service development activities that drive best practice.
This is an opportunity to build your impact in a supportive, professional, and culturally responsive team, while advancing your career in South Australia's leading health network.
About You
You are a compassionate and capable social worker with a strong commitment to patient advocacy, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.
Degree in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Demonstrated experience in health-related settings, including complex psychosocial assessments and brief interventions
Strong written and verbal communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills
This role is subject to screening, vaccination, and clearance requirements
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 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.
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Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Attractions: for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants.
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Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
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
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.