Social Worker Rural Generalist AHP2

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
• Salary: AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full Time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

**Full Time Social Worker Rural Generalist - Mount Gambier Hospital**

**Join SA Health's Dynamic Team in South Australia's Beautiful South East**

About This Exciting Opportunity

An opportunity is available to work for Country Health Connect, where you will provide a broad range of services to the Mount Gambier Hospital. This new and dynamic full-time, ongoing position offers a unique split role servicing both our Emergency Department/Short Stay Unit and various hospital wards. As an Allied Health Professional Level 2, you'll work within our Country Health Connect unit, providing comprehensive social work services across diverse healthcare settings.

As a member of a multi-professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Rural Generalist Social Worker utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.

The Rural Generalist Social Worker may be required to work within Subacute services, in which case the Social Worker will adopt a rehabilitative approach to service provision, as defined in the Statewide Rehabilitation Clinical Network Rehabilitation Generic Core Competencies Framework. Services will focus on improving health outcomes, functional capacity and quality of life, in accordance with clinical guidelines and models of care.

Key responsibilities:

• Support consumers through the Patient Journey, providing effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, co-ordinated care and prompt follow up
• Apply clinical skills to a broad scope of practice, delivering services which promote wellness, re-ablement and empowerment appropriate to the local rural context
• Contribute professional leadership in the application of clinical protocols and standards within the multi-disciplinary team and health unit / LCLHN

BENEFITS

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
• Supportive team and organisational environment
• Opportunity to be involved in rural Social Work
• Great opportunity to expand Social Work skills through Generic Social Work practice

ABOUT YOU

• You will bring experience in primary and acute health care settings, Social Work assessments, counselling, and working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession, and be eligible for practicing membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. It is desirable to participate in the Australian Association of Social Workers accredited continuing professional development program as a requirement of a self-regulated profession.

ABOUT US

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

Services include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health, paediatric and aged care services.

Our health facilities have dedicated, experienced staff who strive to meet the needs of the community by providing the highest level of health care within the Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Keith, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola areas.

Find out about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN.

Applicant Information

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 A (direct 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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 913025

Enquiries

Name: Shane Jones

Title: Clinical Senior Social Worker

Phone: 8721 1460

E-mail: shane.jones@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

4 September 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

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