About the Role:

As a Social Worker based in our Eastern Adelaide clinic, you’ll play a vital, hands-on role in improving the lives of veterans (DVA) through face-to-face engagement. Working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, you’ll contribute to a service that values empathy, respect, and support.

In this role, you’ll deliver short-term interventions, practical assistance, and client education, while facilitating referrals that connect veterans to broader services that support their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Your insight and experience will help guide clients through life’s challenges, empowering them to build resilience and thrive.

We also welcome and encourage creativity in how you engage with the veteran community. Whether it’s hosting informal group coffee catch-ups, leading expressive art or music therapy sessions, or developing new initiatives to foster social connection, this role offers the freedom and flexibility to bring your ideas to life—and to create meaningful moments that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver face-to-face consultations on-site with flexible weekday hours (typically 8am–4pm, with earlier or later shifts available)

Provide emotional, social, and practical support to veterans

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop action plans

Assist with paperwork, applications, and navigating services

Educate clients around available community and allied health supports

Work closely with other health professionals to ensure coordinated care

Foster connections within the veteran community to build rapport and trust

About You:

Relevant Social Work degree and AASW membership

Experience preferred

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Committed to the wellbeing of veterans and their families

Warm, empathetic, and confident in face-to-face interactions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic tech proficiency and administrative efficiency

Driver’s licence and access to a car for travel to nearby clinics if required

What’s on Offer:

Enjoy a full-time schedule with flexibility to support work-life balance

Flexible hours including options for earlier or later shifts

Work in a supportive, collaborative allied health team environment

Direct support & mentoring sessions with senior leaders

Paid training via AASW and CPD opportunities

Veteran-focused caseload that’s rewarding and meaningful

Tailored professional development, career growth and leadership pathways

Competitive pay and achievable KPIs

Apply Now:

Proactive Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Pre-employment checks may include verification of work rights, national police check, and a medical assessment.