Social Worker - Transition Care Service

Medibank; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplar Health, part of the Medibank Group, is seeking a full-time Social Worker to deliver comprehensive care in Adelaide’s CBD. You will work in an alternate dynamic environment, using innovative technology to improve sub-acute patient outcomes and coordinate access to services.

Applicants should have a Social Work degree with AASW membership, strong communication skills, and completed checks including WWCC and Police clearance; vaccination status may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work with AASW membership.
• Experience as Social Worker in sub-acute or similar healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and documentation systems.
• South Australian Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.
• Willing to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement integrated service models and clinical protocols.
• Facilitate group sessions and contribute to health promotion activities.
• Provide effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, coordinated care and prompt follow up.
• Advocate for patient’s needs and coordinate access to services.
• Participate in clinical review meetings and continuing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in Social Work

AASW membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Documentation systems

Job description

At Amplar Health, we're transforming how healthcare is delivered in Australia. Through in-home care, virtual health services and community-based programs, we're making healthcare more accessible, connected and personalised for the people who need it most.

As part of the Medibank Group, you'll join a team that's improving health outcomes, expanding access to care, and helping shape the future of healthcare.

This isn't just a job. This is your career in health, amplified

We are looking for a full time Social Worker to deliver comprehensive care for to patients with varying complexity on a full-time basis centrally in Adelaide's CBD.

Working in an alternate dynamic environment, you will utilise innovative technology and be rewarded in a role where your expertise will contribute to shaping exceptional health outcome for sub-acute patients. Here’s a glimpse of what you will be doing:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement integrated service models and clinical protocols.
• Facilitate group sessions and contribute to health promotion activities as required.
• Provide effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, coordinated care and prompt follow up.
• Advocate for patient’s needs and coordinate access to services
• Participate actively in clinical review meetings and continuous professional development.

About you

You are passionate about the provision of innovative models of care and excited by this dynamic way of working. Additionally, you have:

• Degree in Social Work, with membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience as a Social Worker in a sub-acute or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving service need.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite and other relevant documentation systems.
• Hold a South Australian Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (or are willing and eligible to obtain).
• If successful, willing and able to provide proof of up‑to‑date vaccinations.

Applications close: 5th of October 2026.

About us

Amplar Health Home Hospital deliver a diverse range of innovative health programs and virtual care services to patients across Australia, providing safe high‑quality care outside traditional hospital settings. To date our programs have supported thousands of patients, reducing pressure on emergency departments and inpatient services while improving patient outcomes. We continue to expand and refine models of care that leverage technology and clinical expertise to meet the evolving needs of the health care system.

Learn more about Amplar Health at https://amplarhealth.com.au

Be Yourself. Belong Here

We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be themselves. By embracing diverse perspectives, we challenge the status quo and uncover better ideas. You can confidently bring your whole self—because your unique voice is what makes us stronger.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and carers.

Our employee networks create space for connection, advocacy and allyship. We offer flexible ways of working to support inclusion, accessibility and wellbeing.

Amplar Health strongly encourages employees to be immunised against serious diseases. Dependent on your role, you may be asked to declare your vaccination status and/or provide evidence.

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