Principal Social Worker (Critical & Acute Care)

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0401 117 790E-mail: sarah.macdonald@sa.gov.au Apply Now Applications close: 11:55 pm, Monday 5 October 2026 Job Ref: 948171 Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australi

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Royal Adelaide Hospital
Salary AHP-3 $112,139 - $120,284 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, and rehabilitation 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

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Lead the social work Critical and Acute Care team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital supporting specialist clinical units including the the largest Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit in South Australia, while working with colleagues across CALHN’s multiple sites through the social work department's Single Service, Multiple Site model.

Lead clinical staff, workload management and clinical standards
Guide expert clinical care
Provide clinical supervision, support high standard practice quality, and participate in research
Drive quality improvement and partnerships

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Sarah Macdonald, Director, Social Work CALHN

Phone: 0401 117 790
E-mail: sarah.macdonald@sa.gov.au

We’re looking for an experienced social work operational leader who brings sound clinical judgement, strong collaboration and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Hold a Social Work degree eligible for full AASW membership
Bring substantial recent clinical social work experience
Demonstrate strong leadership and staff supervision skills
Apply evidence based practice and sound clinical judgement
Drive service improvement, research and clinical evaluation

What We Offer

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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.

Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required 948171 RD Principal Social Worker.pdf
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.