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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health, Mt Barker
• Salary: AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part-time position working 30 hours per week up to 27 February 2026

Overview

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey with SA Health!

SA Health invites passionate and talented individuals to join our team as a Part-time, Temporary Contract Social Worker - Paediatrics (Hills) at the BHFLHN Adelaide Hills Community Health unit within the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network. This exciting opportunity, based in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, promises an enriching and rewarding experience.

As a Paediatric Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and health needs of children and their families referred to the Children's Health and Development (CHAD) Team. Leveraging your clinical expertise, generalist and/or specialist knowledge, and professional competence, you will plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive range of services tailored to the local community's needs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with health professionals and service providers from various sectors, employing a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy, and evaluation approaches. Your role will involve liaising with relevant agencies to ensure program integration and contribute to the growing Early Childhood Capacity.

To excel in this position, you must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work Profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. Additionally, you must possess a 2-year Master's degree with a related allied health undergraduate degree OR at least 2 years of post-graduate experience, demonstrating AHP2 level competencies for appointment at this level.

This contract position is available until 2026-02-27, offering a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families within the Adelaide Hills community.

Join SA Health and be part of an organisation that values excellence, compassion, and dedication. Experience a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and personal fulfillment. Enjoy the benefits of working for a leading public health system, including competitive remuneration, training opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Don't miss this chance to embark on an extraordinary journey with SA Health. Apply now and be a part of our mission to improve the health and well-being of South Australians.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

 Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 893696

Enquiries

Name: Sarah Walter

Title: CHAD Team Leader - South

Phone: 0481 484 179

E-mail: sarah.walter@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

29 April 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

 893696 - Social Worker - Paediatrics Hills AHP2 Allied Health Role Description .pdf

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