• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre- Bedford Park
• Salary $68,478.00 - $102,240.00 p.a. (pro rata) AHP1 & AHP2
• Multiple On-going, Term Contract and Casual Opportunities available

Your chance to join the Social Work Team with the largest Health Care Provider in the South!

The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is a leading provider of Healthcare Services across multiple healthcare facilities including Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Health Services. Our Social Work Service is integral in our aim to optimise healthcare outcomes for patients in our community.

About the Roles:

SALHN have opportunities available for professional AHP1 and AHP2 Social Workers to join our highly diverse and experienced team. Details of what the roles include:

• Delivering a quality Social Work service to acute adult in-patients/out-patients with psychosocial needs and their families
• Undertaking psychosocial assessments, consultation, intervention, education, liaison with community agencies, organisation of appropriate resources, and management of discharge
• The ability to rotate though a series of clinical services with an opportunity to develop a variety of clinical skills and knowledge
• Working collaboratively with staff and all members of the healthcare team
• Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement activities and research to ensure best practices and optimise service delivery and outcomes
• Outstanding chance to advance your career with vast growth capacity and learning opportunities

About You:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Ability to exercise initiative, analyse complex problems and implement practical solutions
• Demonstrated competency in psychosocial assessment
• Demonstrated competency in the clinical management of a broad range of conditions
• Ability to initiate and lead change that results in improved outcomes and facilitates continuous quality improvement

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Lisa Gilbert, Acute Social Work Manager, on (08) 8204 4144, or [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 6th March 2025.

Attachments:

• 859090 AHP1 FMC Acute Social Worker - Role Description
• 859090 AHP2 FMC Acute Social Worker - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 859090