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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  AHP-3  $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 26/6/26 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Clinical Social Worker to join our specialist multidisciplinary team at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). In this pivotal role, you will manage a complex clinical caseload while providing expert consultancy and advice to colleagues and management. You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring social work staff and students, contributing to professional development and fostering a culture of excellence across our Single Service, Multiple Site model.

Beyond direct clinical work, you will lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects aimed at enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your advanced social work skills in a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference through social work leadership, we invite you to join our team.

About You

You are a highly skilled and experienced social work professional with advanced clinical expertise and a strong commitment to patient-centred care. With excellent leadership and communication skills, you thrive in multidisciplinary teams and drive service improvement through evidence-based practice and innovation.

• Qualified Social Worker with eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

• Extensive clinical experience with proven ability to manage complex cases independently

• Strong leadership skills, including clinical supervision and fostering inclusive, respectful team cultures

• Knowledgeable in evidence-based practice, research, health system dynamics, and quality improvement

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, 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.
• 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 CALHN 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 CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN 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.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  905720

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 4 July 2025

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

 905720 RD Senior Social Worker Intensive Care.pdf

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