Senior Social Worker, CAMHS Lead – Mental Health Team

Women'S And Children'S Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $9,010

$2,650 meal entertainment benefits

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for staff

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support may be negotiated

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide seeks a Senior Social Worker to lead CAMHS Connect/CAVUCS teams. The role focuses on improving outcomes through evidence-based mental health care, clinical leadership, and culturally responsive practices.

12-month full-time contract with a salary classification around AHP3, with 12% superannuation and salary sacrifice options. Applications close mid-November 2026.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience in child and adolescent mental health with diverse cases.
• Ability to communicate with professionals and work within a team.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Knowledge of clinical social work theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health clinical care to clients and families using evidence-based practice.
• Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary staff for consistent practice standards.
• Support consumer participation and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Contribute expertise in quality management to improve service delivery.
• Foster a positive, safe work environment and support learning and research.

Skills

AASW eligibility

CAMHS experience

Team collaboration

Professional development

Clinical practice knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide seeks a Senior Social Worker to lead CAMHS Connect/CAVUCS teams. The role focuses on improving outcomes through evidence-based mental health care, clinical leadership, and culturally responsive practices.

12-month full-time contract with a salary classification around AHP3, with 12% superannuation and salary sacrifice options. Applications close mid-November 2026.