Clinical Lead - Infant and Parent Therapy

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS), Metro Outer South
• Salary – AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3, $112,139 to $120,284 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time – 12 Month Contract

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

The Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS) is responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to improve early childhood health, development and wellbeing outcomes for children, predominantly up to school age, and their families in South Australia.  This is achieved by the promotion of positive parenting and provision of universal and targeted programs. This Clinical Lead role is responsible for the Infant and Parent Therapy portfolio, including support of therapists and progressing service delivery.

• AHP3 - Senior Clinician - Role Description - 953712.pdf
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• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

• →Ensure clinical staff, including students, maintain a high level of competency and deliver evidence-based care to clients and their families.
• →Encourage and actively support a positive culture and safe work environment
• →Contribute to an increase in positive health outcomes for infants, children and families
• →Ensure efficient and effective contemporary therapeutic services are provided

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or a degree with general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams in a changing clinical environment.
• Extensive experience supervising clinical staff and students, including psychosocial assessment and care for children and families with complex needs.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical quality improvement, risk management, service coordination and staff leadership.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, trauma-informed care, child development and evidence-based interventions.

Ellen Burns

Allied Health - Advanced Clinician and Educator

0478 259 640

Ellen.burns@sa.gov.au

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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