Senior Social Worker - Intensive Care Unit

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 professional 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 – professional 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: Belinda.Dichiera@sa.gov.au

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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