• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Tranmere
• Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 1/5/26

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Mental Health Clinical Program. In this senior clinical role, you will provide expert social work services and consultancy within a multidisciplinary team that supports recovery-focused care across inpatient, community, and rehabilitation settings. You will lead and supervise designated staff and students, contributing to clinical leadership and the continuous improvement of high-quality mental health services.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will conduct complex assessments, develop and implement targeted interventions, and collaborate closely with consumers, their families, carers, and community organisations to optimise clinical outcomes. You will also play a key role in service planning, policy development, and professional staff management, including rostering and recruitment. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence mental health care delivery while providing specialised support to vulnerable populations across CALHN.

About You

You are an experienced and compassionate social worker with advanced clinical skills and a strong commitment to supporting people with complex mental health needs. You bring professional independence, leadership, and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care, aiming to improve outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Qualified for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Skilled in comprehensive assessments, recovery-focused care, and therapeutic interventions

Experienced in clinical leadership, supervision, and multidisciplinary teamwork

Knowledgeable in mental health legislation, ethical standards, and quality improvement initiatives

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: 911661

Enquiries to:

Danny Tapscott Position: Team Manager-Hallett CRS & SAAS Co-Responder
Phone: 7425 5555
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29 August 2025

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

911661 RD Senior Social Worker-Hallett CRS -CALHN.pdf

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