Social Worker Rural Generalist AHP2

• Ongoing | Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
• AHP2 | $94,997 - $110,052 p.a.
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Mount Gambier, Millicent or Naracoorte, SA

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Country Health Connect team, where you will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed social work services through comprehensive psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions and person-centred care. The successful applicants will provide services across a range of programs throughout the Limestone Coast, with opportunities to work in Subacute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Aged Care and Childhood Health. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help individuals, families and carers navigate complex health and social challenges while improving health outcomes and wellbeing. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

About You

You are a compassionate and adaptable Social Worker who is passionate about supporting people through life's challenges. You enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, are committed to evidence-based practice and are motivated to improve outcomes for rural communities.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions across a range of clinical settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands and work with increasing autonomy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with consumers, carers, multidisciplinary teams and community agencies.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, quality improvement and person-centred, trauma-informed practice.

About Country Health Connect

Country Health Connect provides acute hospital and community-based allied health, nursing and support services that help people remain healthy, independent and connected to their local communities. Services focus on prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation, chronic disease management, palliative care and coordinated care, delivered by multidisciplinary teams across the Limestone Coast region. Social Workers play an important role in supporting consumers and families through complex health, emotional and social circumstances while working closely with hospitals, general practitioners and community organisations. The position description describes delivery across inpatient, outpatient, home-based and outreach settings with a strong multidisciplinary focus.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work-life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives and relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.
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Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• A current NDIS Worker Check.
• A current South Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel throughout the Limestone Coast region.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

Shane Jones
Clinical Senior Social Worker
Phone: (08) 8721 1460
Email: shane.jones@sa.gov.au

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

942813 LCLHN RD - AHP2 Social Worker Country Health Connect 032024.pdf

Applications close: 11:59pm (ACDT), Tuesday 22nd September 2026