Senior Social Worker (SENSW)

Cancer Council SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing program

Work from home / office balance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Cancer Council SA is seeking an experienced social worker to join the accommodation social work team at the Lodge. The role focuses on psychosocial care for guests, their families and carers, including assessments, planning, referrals, advocacy and information sessions.

You will lead, supervise and mentor the Social Work team and collaborate with accommodation staff, volunteers and management. After-hours on-call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social work.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Minimum five years' post-qualification experience in health or community services.
• Experience in psychosocial assessment, counselling, case management, advocacy and care coordination.
• Experience with culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of issues faced by people affected by cancer.
• Understanding/empathy for rural/regional and remote communities.
• Ability to lead, supervise and mentor social work staff and students.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and develop care plans for guests and families.
• Coordinate referrals, advocacy and information sessions/activities.
• Collaborate with social workers, accommodation staff, volunteers and management.
• Offer leadership, supervision and professional support to the team and students.
• Participate in after-hours on-call roster on a rotational basis.

Skills

psychosocial assessment

Counselling

Case management

Advocacy

Care coordination

Leadership and supervision

Communication with diverse populations

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work

Job description

Cancer Council SA’s purpose is to reduce the rate and impact of cancer through best practice prevention, research and support services.

We have a proud history of working across every aspect of every cancer for more than 90 years, and this is your opportunity to become a part of that history and become a member of South Australia’s most trusted charity.

Our incredible people and our organisational values of care, integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Together, we can all play a part in reducing the rate and impact of cancer.

About the Team

The accommodation social worker team is responsible for psychosocial care to people impacted by cancer, carers, family members and other support persons staying at the Cancer Council SA Lodge.

About the Role

While individual and family work is the primary focus of the social work service, the incumbent is accountable for the provision of discipline specific services including assessments, planning, referrals, advocacy, development of information sessions/activities to support the needs of guests, their families and carers. This is undertaken in partnership with fellow social workers and with the support of accommodation staff, volunteers and management as well as other cancer support team members.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Minimum five years' post-qualification experience in a health, community services, or related setting.

Demonstrated experience in psychosocial assessment, counselling, case management, advocacy, and care coordination.

Experience working with people experiencing complex health and social issues, including culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.

A sound knowledge of the issues faced by people affected by cancer.

An understanding/empathy for the unique issues experienced by people from rural/regional and remote areas and from priority populations

Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and professional support to Social Work team members, volunteers, and students as required.

Able to participate in after-hours on-call roster on a rotational basis, providing telephone or in-person support and escalation for urgent guest or staff matters.

About the Benefits

• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars
• Health and Wellbeing program which includes EAP, online wellness program, flu vaccinations and financial wellbeing sessions
• A balanced organisational approach to working from home and office
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career

The role is being offered as a permanent full-time position with the potential for part time upon request. This is role is from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and requires the incumbent to be on-site during working hours.

Applications close 10.00pm, Sunday 22nd November 2026

Cancer Council SA values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace to volunteer and work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse groups.

Cancer Council SA is also a proud foundation member of the Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program and is committed to embedding the SA Multicultural Charter across our internal and external programs and services.

As a part of our recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and may be required to undertake a medical assessment and/or Department of Human Services clearance. While working at Cancer Council SA all our employees and volunteers must be non-smokers and not use e cigarettes at Cancer Council SA sites and are required to promote a healthy lifestyle and adopt a sun smart attitude.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with the contact listed for this opportunity.