Social Worker

• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA 5011
• AHP2 - $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Temporary – Full Time (4 Months)

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.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Join CALHN as a Social Worker in the Transition Care Program and help older people achieve meaningful care outcomes. You’ll manage a complex caseload, deliver tailored therapy and work with a multidisciplinary team to support restorative, person-centred care.

• Assess needs and deliver tailored social work therapy
• Manage a complex caseload with sound clinical judgement
• Plan holistic care with clients, carers and service partners
• Build strong links across health, community and aged care
• Support service quality, research and team development

Connect with Kathryn Smith, Clinical Manager, TCP CALHN

P: 0478 112 910
E: Kathryn.Smith@sa.gov.au

Bring your social work expertise, sound clinical judgement and collaborative approach to supporting older people with complex needs. To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a degree eligible for full AASW membership
• Hold or be eligible for a South Australian driver’s licence
• Bring experience managing complex older person caseloads
• Deliver social work assessment, therapy and intervention
• Work autonomously and within an interdisciplinary team

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  951302 - RD for Social Worker.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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