Overview
Job no: 929011
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
* Port Lincoln Community and Allied Health
* Salary:
o AHP1 $71,217- $86,938 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
o AHP2 $91,785 -$106,330 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
* Temporary Full Time up to 11 January 2027, over a 5-day roster
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Social Worker to join the Port Lincoln Community and Allied Health team within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
This temporary full-time position until 30 June 2027 offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver person-centred social work services across regional and remote communities. Whether you are at the AHP1 level looking to build your skills with strong clinical support, or an experienced clinician at AHP2 level ready to apply and grow your practice, we want to hear from you.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide a mix of clinical intervention, early intervention, health promotion and community development activities tailored to community needs. You will be supported through structured clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development, with opportunities to contribute to service improvement and, where appropriate, support students and less experienced staff.
You may be based in Port Lincoln, Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay or Cummins, with regular, rostered travel to deliver services across the Eyre and Far North region.
About Us
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) delivers hospital and health services across a large geographic area, with communities including Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna. Services include acute care, medical, emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, allied health, community health and palliative care.
Why Join Us
* Make a real difference and feel part of the community. You will be supported personally and professionally, with access to education and training opportunities, flexible working hours and an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
* Salary package includes benefits such as living expenses up to $9,010 per FBT year and $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses per FBT year.
* Wellbeing and counselling support: Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
* Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where contributions are valued.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are prepared to make workplace adjustments to support you during recruitment and beyond.
Applicant Information
The public sector promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
* National Police Certificate for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups
* DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* NDIS Worker Check
* Immunisation Risk: Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
For more information about the role please refer to the role description. Job ref: 929011
Enquiries: Caitlin Parker, Allied Health Program Manager - Child Health, Phone: 7669 1063, E-mail: caitlin.parker@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 11:55 PM
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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