SA Health
Job reference: 881454
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community & Allied Health, Port Lincoln
• Salary:
  • $88,255 - $102,240 p.a - AHP2
  • $68,478 - $83,594 p.a - AHP1
• Temporary Full Time (up to 28 Nov 2025)

Join Our Team as a Social Worker
The Social Worker (AHP2) utilizes clinical expertise and a blend of generalist and specialist knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate services for rural and remote communities. With reduced clinical direction, they may supervise less experienced allied health professionals and students. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker employs strategies like preventative care, early intervention, individual therapy, group programs, and community development projects to enhance community well-being.
As a Social Worker (AHP1), you’ll play a crucial role in delivering a comprehensive range of health services tailored to the needs of our vibrant local community, all under the clinical support of the Senior Social Worker and guidance from the Allied Health Program Manager. You'll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with health professionals and service providers from various sectors, employing a mix of preventative, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation strategies.
This position offers the unique opportunity to reside in one of several beautiful communities, including Port Lincoln, Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay, or Cummins. You'll also provide valuable regional services across multiple communities within the Eyre & Far North Region, with a regular and flexible schedule that enhances your work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying the diverse and enriching experiences that come with this role!
Key Responsibilities:
AHP2

• Apply and develop generalist and specialist knowledge, clinical competence, and experience to deliver professional services to client groups in complex practice scenarios.
• Exercise professional judgment to select and adapt established methods, procedures, and techniques relevant to the field.
• Provide a wide range of clinical and consultative services across various settings, including one-on-one sessions, group activities, and health promotion initiatives.
• Manage and prioritize your own workload while assisting others in developing effective workload management plans, including the allocation of team resources.

AHP1

• Provide a broad range of clinical services by selecting, adopting, and applying well-established methods, procedures, and standards.
• Exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, collaborating with a Clinical Senior to verify methods and outcomes.
• Deliver straightforward clinical services, including one-on-one sessions, group activities, and health promotion initiatives.
• Effectively manage and prioritize your personal workload to ensure timely service delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant Professional Association (Australian Association of Social Workers).
• For further detail on AHP2 and AHP1 requirements please view the role descriptions below.

The Region
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health
Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Work in a collaborative team that values your contributions and professional growth.

Applicant Information
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) etc.
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: 881454
Enquiries
Caitlin Parker
Phone: 7669 1063
Position: Allied Health Program Manager - Child Health
E-mail: caitlin.parker@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Saturday 26th October 2024, 11:55PM
Attachments
881454 AHP2 Role Description.pdf
881454 AHP1 Role Description.pdf
JCS+Social+Worker+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines

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