Social Worker - Casual

Yorke And Northern Local Health Network; Port Pirie, Wallaroo; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking passionate Social Workers to join a casual pool across Port Pirie, Wallaroo, and Clare, offering flexible, meaningful healthcare work with diverse case exposure. Roles involve direct patient care, family support, and preventative health initiatives within a collaborative team.

Eligible applicants hold a recognised Social Work qualification and membership, with CPD being desirable.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Be eligible for practicing membership with the relevant Professional Association.
• (Desirable) Participate in Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accreditation program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative care, early intervention, treatment, therapy and health promotion in a casual pool across settings.
• Provide direct patient care and family support.
• Collaborate with health professionals and community service providers to improve community wellbeing.

Skills

Social work

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Casual

Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Health
• Work locations include Port Pirie, Wallaroo and Clare
• Multi-classed Salary
  • AHP1 - $36.40 to $44.44 per hour + 25% casual loading*
  • AHP2 - $46.92 to $54.35 per hour + 25% casual loading*
• Employment Casual Contracts available up to 30 April 2027 | Eligibility Open to Everyone

*Regional incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement

Ready to make a real difference in your community?

We're seeking passionate Social Workers to join our casual pool, offering flexible, meaningful work in healthcare. You'll gain diverse experience across settings, working alongside experienced health professionals and community service providers to deliver preventative care, early intervention, treatment, therapy and health promotion.

From day one, you'll make a real difference to community wellbeing through direct patient care, family support, and broader initiatives - all in an environment that values both independence and collaboration.

Eligibility

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

To be successful, you will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
• Be eligible for practicing membership with the relevant Professional Association.
• (Desirable) Participate in Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accreditation program.

A more detailed purpose of the position and eligibility can be found in the Role Descriptions below.

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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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Check(s)

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

• 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 B

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

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: ************
E-mail: ***********************

Application Closing Date

30 April 2027 - 11.55PM

Attachments

****** AHP1 Casual Social Worker Role Description.pdf

****** AHP2 Casual Social Worker Role Description.pdf

Social Worker Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 01 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2027 Cen. Australia Standard Time