Address- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
- Salary: $86,950 - $100,729 p.a. (pro rata) - Temporary Part Time (up to 8 August 2025) - AHP2
Overview
We invite you to join our supportive and dynamic social work team at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie.
Our rural generalist Social Workers pride themselves on being nonjudgmental, understanding privilege and power and engaging in anti-oppressive practice which incorporates cultural sensitivity.
Our work is solution (goal) focused, striving to build the capacity of adult clients with the aim of self-empowerment and increased autonomy while respecting individual values. Please note, this role does not provide services to children.
Supports and Incentives
The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):
- Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
- 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
- Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
- Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we can help
- Minimum of $2000 per year for professional development and training (can include registrations, travel and accommodation)
- A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
- A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition
Eligibility
You will need to hold a recognised qualification within Social Work profession, and be eligible for practicing membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). As a self- regulated profession, it is desirable to participate in the AASW Continuing Professional education (CPE) Accreditation program.
About us
A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you
Important Information
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 866040
Enquiries
Melanie Prior
Acting Team Leader - Healthy Living
08 8638 47***
*************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
28th June 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
866040 - Social Worker Job Pack.pdf
JCS+Social+Worker+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
