Social Worker - Casual Pool 2025-2026

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service in Adelaide is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their team. This flexible role allows you to contribute to healthcare while maintaining work-life balance. Key responsibilities include developing intervention plans, providing crisis support, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position offers competitive hourly rates, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess strong communication and assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement intervention plans.
• Provide crisis support and counselling services.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and community services.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community connections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Assessment skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Social Workers to join their dynamic team.

About the Role

This flexible opportunity allows you to contribute to healthcare excellence while maintaining work-life balance. As part of our casual pool, you'll provide essential psychosocial support across various departments.

• develop and implement intervention plans
• provide crisis support and counselling services
• collaborate with healthcare teams and community services
• facilitate discharge planning and community connections

Appointment Details

Appointment to the role will be at the AHP1 or AHP2 classification, dependent on the level of experience. Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits): AHP1 $36.40 - $44.44 per hour + 25% loading, AHP2 $46.91 - $54.35 per hour + 25% loading.

About You

To excel in this role, you will possess strong communication and assessment skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits of Working at NALHN

Benefits include salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities.

• professional development opportunities
• opportunities to participate in research
• regular clinical supervision

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.