• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary AHP-2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 5/9/25 and part-time working 30 hours per week

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the palliative care team, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families facing life-limiting illness. You will provide compassionate counselling and bereavement support, addressing complex psychosocial needs with empathy and professionalism. Working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team, your contributions will help ensure holistic and person-centred care that aligns with the values of dignity, respect, and emotional support.

In this role, you will also help shape the delivery of psychosocial services by contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care strategies. You’ll offer specialist guidance and advice across the organisation, and act as a professional resource for colleagues and external agencies. Your expertise will support the ongoing development of best-practice palliative care, making a meaningful difference for patients and their loved ones.

About You

You are a passionate and experienced Social Worker who brings a compassionate, client-centred approach to your practice. With a strong foundation in psycho-social assessment and counselling, you are confident working with individuals and families facing complex health challenges. You value collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and are driven to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Hold an appropriate qualification eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Demonstrated ability to provide expert casework and family counselling in complex care environments.

Proven experience in delivering psychosocial support and counselling in health or palliative care settings.

Strong knowledge of social work theories, grief and bereavement support, and culturally responsive care practices.

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: 900672

Enquiries to:

Liz Wright Position: Psychosocial Lead
Phone: 0466 355 361
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 9 May 2025

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

900672 RD Social Worker, Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service.pdf

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