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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Child Health and Development (CHAD)
• Location: Clare & Lower North
• Salary: AHP1/AHP2 - $71,217 - $106,330 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply 
• Temporary Part-time position working 30 hours per week (up to 6 November 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

We invite you to join our supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare/Lower North as a CHAD social worker.

Our CHAD social workers are leaders in attachment and trauma informed care and provide tailored support to clients within a multidisciplinary health setting.

The core focus of Yorke and Northern’s CHAD team is to improve developmental outcomes of children aged 0 to 7 years and addressing the health and medical needs of children aged 0 to 18 years living within the Yorke & Northern LHN. We are a public health service and support children accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Clare Valley and the Lower Northern Region

Internationally renowned for its premium wines, gourmet food and breathtaking scenery, the Clare Valley, only two hours north of Adelaide, is a gorgeous tourist hub in the Mid North of South Australia. Uniquely nestled between prime grazing country and rolling hills, the Clare Valley is a charming string of wineries, hamlets, and pristine farmlands steeped in history and home to some of Australia’s best-known vignerons.

The largest health service for this region is based in Clare, with outreach provided to Burra, Snowtown, Balaklava and Riverton (max 40min drive from Clare).

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

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

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: 928241

Enquiries

Renee Harmer
Position: Healthy Families Team Leader
Phone: 86384656
E-mail: renee.harmer@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

18 February 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 928241 - AHP1 Social Work - Role Description.pdf

 928241 - AHP2 Social Work - Role Description.pdf

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