Senior Social Worker

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development allowance

Wellbeing support

Health & fitness perks

Paid leave

Job summary

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network in Adelaide is seeking a senior social worker to provide advanced clinical services across CALHN’s specialist team. The role includes managing a clinical caseload with supervision and consultancy, and mentoring junior staff.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centred care, lead quality improvement, and contribute to research. Salary packaging and flexible options enhance the position.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree and AASW full membership.
• Proven ability in patient centred evidence based care.
• Experience in quality improvement and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced social work services across CALHN’s specialist team, with caseload, supervision and consultancy.
• Provide clinical caseload and expert practice.
• Supervise social work students and work alongside allied health assistants.
• Advise teams and support multidisciplinary care.
• Lead quality improvement processes and contribute to research.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Mentoring

Team support

Evidence based care

Quality improvement

Service development

Clinical collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

AASW full membership

Job description

$112,139 - $120,284 + Super + Salary Sacrifice

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary AHP-3 $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months (30th of June 2027)

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 health 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.
• Provide advanced social work services across CALHNs specialist team, with caseload, supervision and consultancy.
• Provide clinical caseload and expert practice
• Supervise social work students and work alongside allied health assistants
• Advise teams and support multidisciplinary care
• Lead quality improvement processes and contribute to research

About You

You are an experienced Social Worker ready to step into a senior clinical role.

• Social Work degree and AASW full membership
• Strong clinical judgement in complex practice settings
• Skilled in clinician mentoring and team support
• Proven ability in patient centred evidence based care
• Experience in quality improvement and service development
• 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.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, the 30th of September 2026