Central Adelaide Local Health Network, WoodvilleSalary AHP-2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a.
(pro rata)Temporary up to 19/12/2025 and up to full time 37.50 hours per week About the roleJoin our compassionate inter-disciplinary palliative care team as a Social Worker, where your expertise will play a vital role in supporting patients with complex psychosocial needs and their families during challenging times.
In this position, you will provide counselling and bereavement support, ensuring that each patient receives holistic care tailored to their unique circumstances.
Your contributions will extend beyond direct support, as you help plan, implement, evaluate, and review a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the psychosocial needs of our community.In addition to your direct patient work, you'll respond to organisational requests for specialist palliative care psychosocial advice and provide professional consultancy to management and staff.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to collaborate with dedicated professionals, influencing the quality of care we provide.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those facing life-limiting conditions and their families, we'd love to hear from you!Qualifications Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers About CALHNThe Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct.
We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through and and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.What we offer Attractive salary packaging availableStrong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
Essential Requirements: Current National Police Clearance (NPC)Working with Children CheckImmunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
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Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
