MedicalJobsAustralia.com Senior Social Worker - Intensive Care Unit
Job no: 953996
Work type: Full time
Located in: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical
Senior Social Worker Intensive Care Unit
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide | Social Work, Intensive Care Unit
AHP3 $112,139 to $120,284 p.a. super salary packaging
Temporary full time, 37.5 hours per week, until June 2027
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 qualified growth.
Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.
About the Role
Join a specialist multidisciplinary team and lead advanced social work practice in a key clinical area. You'll manage a complex caseload, build capability in others, and shape best-practice care across sites. Create impact through research, education and strong clinical leadership.
Duties
Manage complex clinical caseload
Leader in providing trauma informed practice and support best practice outcomes for patients and their families
Provide expert advice to staff and leaders
Provide support and or clinical supervision to AHP1, AHP2, students and Allied Health Assistance as required
Build capability across teams and sites
Lead quality improvement and research projects
Contribute to education and training programs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community partners
Required to work alternate shifts across the fortnight 8am-4pm and 10-6pm
About You
You're a confident senior clinician who brings deep expertise, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You build trust, lead by example and look for ways to improve outcomes for patients and teams.
- Degree in Social Work with AASW eligibility
- Apply high-level judgement in complex clinical care
- Lead evidence-based, person-centred practice
- Communicate clearly and build trusted relationships
- Supervise staff, support learning and drive improvement
Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you'll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.
More to love about working at CALHN:
Stretch your salary- salary package up to $9,010 for living expenses $2,650 for meals and entertainment pre-tax super and novated lease options
Grow and develop - career development allowance and pathways
Work together - strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
Find your balance- flexible work options where available
Enjoy the extras - enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
Enhance your wellbeing -access our confidential wellbeing partner for you and your family
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Application Information
Please refer to the role description for the full requirements: 953996 - RD for Senior Social Worker - Intensive Care Unit.pdf
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role?
Connect with Belinda Dichiera, Senior Manager, CALHN Social Work.
P: 0481 474 958
E:
[email protected]
Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Friday 27 November 2026 Job Ref: 953996
Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.
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