Social Worker - Casual

Health; Port Pirie; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health network as a Social Worker, where you'll play a vital role in delivering community health services. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing a variety of approaches to meet the diverse needs of the local community. This role offers the chance to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in your care. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this is a unique chance to advance your career in the health sector.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Social Work required.
• Eligibility for AASW membership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated health services as part of a multi-professional team.
• Contribute to clinical supervision of less experienced professionals.

Skills

Social Work

Clinical Supervision

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Social Work

Membership in AASW

Job description

Job no: 896613
Work type: Casual
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Mid North, Port Pirie
• AHP1: $35.00 - $42.73 per hour + 25% casual loading - AHP1
• AHP2: $45.11 - $52.26 per hour + 25% casual loading - AHP2
• Casual Contracts available up to 30 April 2026

Overview

We are now accepting applications for Social Workers to join the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Community Health 2025/2026 Social Worker Casual Pool.

As a Social Worker AHP1, working under the direct supervision of an experienced Social Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. To achieve this, the Social Worker works as a member of a multi-professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.

As a Social Worker AHP2, you will be working under reduced clinical direction, and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Social Worker utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.

Eligibility

The successful applicant will hold a recognised qualification within Social Work profession, and be eligible for practicing membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). For self- regulated profession, it is desirable to participate in the AASW Continuing Professional education (CPE) Accreditation program.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges.View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Important Information

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 896613.

Enquiries

Melanie Prior Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone:[phone]
E-mail:[e-mail]

Application Closing Date

30 April 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

896613 AHP1 Casual Social Worker - Role Description.pdf

896613 AHP2 Casual Social Worker - Role Description.pdf

JCS+Social+Worker+final.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 02 May 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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