Principal Social Worker

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Clinical collaboration

Safe connections

Professional development allowance

Recognition & growth

Flexible work options

Paid leave

Health & fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a social work leader to oversee a skilled team across CALHN’s sites, delivering expert clinical care through the social work department's Single Service, Multiple Site model.

You will lead staff, workload and clinical standards, guide supervision and participate in research, driving quality improvement and partnerships across CALHN’s health network.

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Work degree eligible for full AASW membership.
• Substantial recent clinical social work experience.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Apply evidence based practice and sound clinical judgement.
• Drive service improvement, research and clinical evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, workload and clinical standards
• Provide expert clinical care
• Guide supervision, practice quality, education and participate in research
• Drive quality improvement and partnerships

Education

Social Work degree eligible for full AASW membership

Job description

Job no: 948171
Work type: Full time
Location: Various
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Various Locations
• Salary AHP-3 $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, and rehabilitation care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Lead a skilled social work team and deliver expert care across CALHN’s multiple sites through the social work department's Single Service, Multiple Site model.

• Lead staff, workload and clinical standards
• Provide expert clinical care
• Guide supervision, practice quality, education and participate in research
• Drive quality improvement and partnerships

About You

We’re looking for an experienced social work leader who brings sound clinical judgement, strong collaboration and a commitment to patient-centred care.

• Hold a Social Work degree eligible for full AASW membership
• Bring substantial recent clinical social work experience
• Demonstrate strong leadership and staff supervision skills
• Apply evidence based practice and sound clinical judgement
• Drive service improvement, research and clinical evaluation

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity , focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development allowance - with structured development support
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 6 September 2026

Job Ref: 948171