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Social Worker - Casual Pool 2026-2027

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Adelaide Metro, SA

Permanent

Social Worker

Posted 4 month(s) ago

Reference: 937526

Social Worker - Casual Pool 2026-2027

Job no: 937526
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Allied Health – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals
Salary, plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits:
- $37.68 - $45.99 per hour - AHP1
- $48.56 - $56.25 per hour - AHP2
- $57.32 - $61.48 per hour - AHP3
Casual, up to 26 March 2027 (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

Join SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Social Worker in our Casual Pool for 2026-2027 with potential to move to contracted hours of work. Based at Lyell McEwin and Modbury Public Hospitals, you will provide essential social work 7-day rostered services across various clinical departments, supporting patients and families during challenging times, including Domestic, Family Violence, Child Protection, Elder Abuse, High Risk Pregnancy assessments. This casual position offers flexibility while contributing to South Australia's premier public health system.

What You'll Do

Conduct brief crisis comprehensive bio psychosocial assessments and develop intervention plans
Write professional reports and discharge plans
Provide brief crisis counselling and support services to patients and their families
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic timely safe patient care
Facilitate discharge planning and community service referrals
Maintain accurate documentation and case records

What We're Looking For

Experience in healthcare or hospital settings preferred
Strong critical thinking and problem solving, clear communication, writing and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under instruction but also independently and manage competing priorities
Be willing to follow infection control procedures including being Bare Below the Elbows on the hospital wards.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

About You:

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 7,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health - The Division of Mental Health provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for youth, adults and older people in northern Adelaide. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes. 

Forensic Mental Health - A statewide service that operates as part of the Division of Mental Health for forensic patients and prisoners. 

Community Sites - Elizabeth GP Plus, Modbury GP Plus and Gilles Plains GP Plus Super Clinics providing community based care.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your 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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 937526

Enquiries:

Marion Champion

Senior Manager Social Work

Phone: [(08) 8282 0854

E-mail:

Application Closing Date: 26 March 2027

Role Description:

937526 - Social Worker - AHP1 -Role Description.pdf

937526 - Social Worker - AHP2 -Role Description.pdf

937526 - Senior Social Worker - AHP3 -Role Description.pdf

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

Advertised: 29 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Mar 2027 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Clinical Coder / Advanced Clinical Coder - Casual

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Central Coast, NSW

Permanent

Intern

Posted 4 month(s) ago

Reference: 938333

Clinical Coder / Advanced Clinical Coder - Casual

Job no: 938333
Work type: Casual
Location: Various
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale and Modbury
Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
- ASO4 $40.60 - $42.56 per hour + 25% loading
- ASO5 $45.49 - $50.60 per hour + 25% loading
Casual, up to 31 May 2027

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) as a Clinical Coder (Level 2) or Advanced Clinical Coder (Level 3) within the Health Information Management Service (HIMS) - a critical function that supports high-quality patient care, accurate data reporting, and sustainable health service delivery.

These casual roles offer more than flexibility. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your experience, strengthen your skills, and make a meaningful impact every day.

In these roles, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate translation of clinical documentation into ICD-10-AM (current edition), ensuring coded data is suitable for statistical analysis, epidemiology, hospital planning, research, and quality assurance. A key outcome of your work is the accurate assignment of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRGs), which directly underpin Activity Based Funding (ABF) and inform organisational decision-making.

As a Clinical Coder (Level 2), you will apply your coding expertise to a broad range of clinical cases while contributing to team capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

As an Advanced Clinical Coder (Level 3), you will take the lead on complex and specialised cases, working closely with clinicians to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy at the highest level. In both roles, you will play an integral part in maintaining coding quality standards and supporting continuous improvement across the service.

You will report to the Manager Coding Services, working both independently and collaboratively within a professional and supportive team environment that values accuracy, accountability, and ongoing development.

To be eligible for this position as a Clinical Coder (Level 2) ASO4 classification, you must successful completion of a recognised HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding course in ICD-10-AM (current edition) or equivalent, together with demonstrated competency in ICD-10-AM coding; or International Transition to ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS.

To be eligible for this position as an Advanced Clinical Coder (Level 3) ASO5 classification, successful completion of the HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding Course in ICD-10-AM or equivalent, together with demonstrated advanced competency in ICD-10-AM (current edition) coding as determined by Manager.

About You:

To be successful in these roles you will be a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong commitment to coding accuracy and data integrity. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work.

Your skills and experience include:

Technical Coding Expertise:

proven ability to accurately assign ICD-10-AM codes in line with National and State Coding Standards
strong capability to analyse, interpret, and problem-solve complex patient episodes
experience using coding tools such as Encoder/Codefinder, eBooks, or Turbocoder

Clinical and Systems Knowledge:

understanding of clinical documentation, healthcare terminology, and hospital workflows
experience in writing clear, ethical clinical documentation queries and liaising with clinicians
proficiency in systems and reporting tools, including advanced computing skills (e.g., spreadsheets, reporting platforms such as HIP)

Organisation, Accuracy and Performance:

high level of attention to detail, numeracy, and analytical ability
proven capacity to prioritise workload, meet KPIs, and deliver under pressure while maintaining data quality

Communication and Team Contribution:

ability to build effective working relationships with medical, nursing, and administrative staff
strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in both individual and group settings
experience working independently and collaboratively, contributing to team outcomes and mentoring others where required

Experience and Continuous Improvement:

minimum 12 months’ clinical coding experience in an acute or multidisciplinary setting
participation in coding quality audits, competency evaluation, and continuous improvement activities
commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining contemporary coding knowledge
a demonstrated focus on supporting safe, high-quality care aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards

If you’re looking for variety, flexibility and the chance to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to bring your passion to a team where your skills are valued and your impact is felt.

This is your opportunity to be part of a high-performing, progressive team where your expertise plays a direct role in shaping healthcare delivery, funding accuracy, and patient outcomes.

Take the next step in your clinical coding career and apply today.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.