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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary: AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro rata)  + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Temporary Part-Time position working 26.25 hours per week (up to 25 February 2028)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Make a Difference as a Social Worker in Rehabilitation!

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Social Worker with a passion for improving lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your impact is seen in real-time? If you're looking to contribute to a supportive, community-focused team, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Wallaroo!

About the Role:

As a Social Worker - Rehabilitation, you’ll use your clinical expertise to provide comprehensive, integrated services tailored to the needs of the local community. You’ll plan, implement, and evaluate a range of interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. With increasing professional responsibility, you’ll have the opportunity to supervise and mentor less experienced team members, including allied health assistants and students.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with health professionals and service providers across sectors to deliver high-quality care, including preventative measures, early intervention, treatment, and therapy. Your role will be crucial in improving patient outcomes while fostering community wellbeing.

What You’ll Bring:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for practising membership of the relevant Professional Association.
• Proven clinical experience, with the ability to work independently and under reduced clinical direction.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and participation in accredited programs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.
• A genuine passion for providing person-centred care to individuals and families in need.

INCENTIVES & SUPPORT

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
• 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we will help
• Professional development and training allowance (can include registrations, travel and accommodation where required)
• A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

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

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.

Applicant Information

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.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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 B

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

Job ref: 927508

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Position: Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: 0481094873
E-mail: Melanie.Prior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

16 February 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 927508 - AHP2 Social Worker - Rehabilitation Role Description.pdf

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