Job Details
* Job no: 937913
* Work type: Full time
* Location: Far North
* Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
* Base Salary Range: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a
* Network: Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
* Role: Palliative Care Social Worker
Job Overview
Join us as a Palliative Care Social Worker, where you will provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals and families navigating life‐limiting illness.
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with adventure and community. Working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will join a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving health and wellbeing in our communities.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
* Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be eligible for practising membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability to deliver a range of evidence‐based interventions.
* Ability to work independently with reduced direction and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining professional standards.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance.
* SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
* We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. Applicants are encouraged to let us know if they have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure they can perform at their best.
* The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Benefits
* Financial Incentive: Eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase take‐home pay.
* Work‐Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support lifestyle and personal commitments.
* Wellbeing Support: Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
* Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to assist with relocation (conditions apply).
Application Information
Application Closing Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026 - 11:55 PM (Cen. Australia Standard Time)
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