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Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $109,860 - $130,643
(including salary $92,910 - $110,781)
Allied Health - Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
One full time, ongoing vacancy available
About Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs Hospital (ASH) is Central Australia’s primary acute care service
with a catchment area of approximately 50,000 residents across Alice Springs
and up to 50 remote community locations. It is a 209 bed facility and specialises
in general and emergency medicine, surgical, maternity and paediatric services
with a 10-bed intensive care unit and renal dialysis centre.
The Role
As a Social Worker, you will provide high quality culturally appropriate, effective,
and contemporary Social Work assessment and intervention services to meet
the needs of patients, their families and significant others throughout Alice
Springs Hospital.
Working as part of the front-line Allied Health team you’ll provide both inpatient
and outpatient services, participate in the after-hours Social Work Services roster
and supervise Social Work students and junior staff.
About you
You’re a compassionate and skilled Social Worker who thrives in diverse clinical
settings. To be successful in this role you will have:
• Relevant qualification in Social Work and be eligible for
membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
(AASW).
• Clinical post graduate experience providing Social Work services
and as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• Demonstrated Social Work knowledge with the ability to apply
theoretical frameworks for interventions in the areas of trauma,
crisis, illness adjustment, loss and grief.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, knowledge of
the Social Work Code of Ethics, legislation and codes relevant to
practice in a health setting.
• Proven knowledge of cultural and cross-cultural issues affecting
services and the ability to apply this when working with patients,
their families and carers.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise a high-volume complex
workload
Lifestyle and Community
Central Australia, home to Alice Springs (Mparntwe in Arrernte), is the heart of
Australia. With a population of around 33,000, Alice Springs sits between Darwin
and Adelaide, 1,500 km from each. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, it
offers access to Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, and more.
The well-maintained highways link Alice Springs to major cities in SA, QLD, and
WA.
The town boasts modern sporting facilities, including an aquatic centre,
basketball stadiums, and multi-purpose sporting fields, as well as cinemas, lively
markets, and a thriving arts scene featuring galleries, festivals, and cultural
events. With a strong sense of community and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere,
Alice Springs makes it easy to connect with others, whether through sports,
social groups, or community events.
The Benefits
• Competitive remuneration package
• Generous leave entitlements
• Professional development opportunities and allowances
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Relocation support
• Study or research assistance
• Professional practice supervision/mentoring.
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Apply now!
If you want to learn about the Territory, click below:
• Alice Springs & surrounds regional guide
• Join the Territory
• Department of Health
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Jieun Chun, Manager on 08 8951 7972 or [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 28943
Closing date: 18/03/2026
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies
of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the
Northern Territory Government please
visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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