Social Worker/Psychologist/Occupational Therapist

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Berri 5343
• Salary AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Temporary (fixed term) contract up until 29 June 2027

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Join CAMHS and provide specialist mental health assessment, intervention, and support to children, young people, and their families. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care while contributing to service improvement and positive consumer outcomes.

Key duties of the role

• Provide therapeutic assessment, intervention, and professional consultancy services to children, adolescents, and their families to support positive mental health outcomes.
• Provide supervision, training, and education while ensuring services are delivered in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner.
• Contribute clinical expertise to research, evaluation, and continuous learning initiatives to support service excellence and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute expertise in all aspects of quality management to improve mental health practice and service delivery

Skills and Experience

• Hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy, with current registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant Australian professional body (Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Association of Social Workers, or Occupational Therapy Australia).
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with external agencies and professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Commitment to social justice, professional development, and evidence-based practice, with knowledge of developmental theory and social factors impacting mental health

Enquiries can be directed to

Jacqui Hammond

Admin Coordinator

 (08) 7117 7500

 Jacqui.Hammond@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 - Occupational Therapist - Role Description - 938300.pdf
• AHP2 - Social Worker - Role Description - 938300.pdf
• AHP2 - Clinical Psychologist - Role Description - 938300.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026 11:55PM