SA Health
Job reference: 937606
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- Initial Location, Royal Adelaide Hospital Intensive Care Unit
- Salary AHP-3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. + super + salary packaging
- Permanent full-time
We Need You in Allied Health
Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.
- Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
- Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
- Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.
Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN
About the Role
Join a specialist multidisciplinary team and lead advanced social work practice in a key clinical area. You’ll manage a complex caseload, build capability in others, and shape best-practice care across sites. Create impact through research, education and strong clinical leadership.
Duties
- Manage complex clinical caseload
- Leader in providing trauma informed practice and support best practice outcomes for patients and their families
- Provide expert advice to staff and leaders
- Provide support and or clinical supervision to AHP1, AHP2, students and Allied Health Assistance as required
- Build capability across teams and sites
- Lead quality improvement and research projects
- Contribute to education and training programs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community partners
About You
You’re a confident senior clinician who brings deep expertise, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You build trust, lead by example and look for ways to improve outcomes for patients and teams.
• Degree in Social Work with AASW eligibility
• Apply high-level judgement in complex clinical care
• Lead evidence-based, person-centred practice
• Communicate clearly and build trusted relationships
• Supervise staff, support learning and drive improvement
Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.
- Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
- Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
- Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
- Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
- Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
- Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 31 May 2026
Job Ref: 937606
Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position
Applications close: 31/05/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
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.
Senior Social Worker - Intensive Care Unit
