Social Worker

Social Worker (AHP2) - QEH Rehabilitation UnitJob no: ******Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide Metro WesternCategories: Medical 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 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.
Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants.
Further information can be found here.
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.
Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
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.
Job ref: ****** Enquiries to: Belinda DichieraPosition: Senior Manager, CALHN Social WorkPhone: ************E-mail: ************************** Application Closing Date 11:55 pm 26th September 2026 ****** - Social Worker.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 Cen.
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