Locum Hospital Social Worker – Mid December or 5th January start

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  • Mid December or 5th January start
  • Flights covered and FREE accommodation
  • Locum rates upto $75 per hour + super
Experienced Social Worker required for this NT service. This is a remote 60 bed hospital. The service requires high level skills as a sole Social Worker and demonstrated cultural competence working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. There is a high incidence of domestic and family violence, child neglect and abuse reporting and statutory child removal. 
 
I’ve had great feedback from the 40+ allied health locums I’ve placed here over the years. To be considered, you must have:
 
  • Experience  NOT including placements  providing clinical social work services within a hospital setting (Emergency Department), including crisis intervention and short term support
  • Strong knowledge and experience in domestic and family violence risk assessment, safety planning and support services
  • Experience working with child protection concerns, including mandatory reporting requirements, and liaising with relevant agencies
  • Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and after-hours shifts, on call.
  • This role is NOT suitable for new graduates or candidates who don't have PAID hospital experience
 
Cases include:
  • Sexual violence
  • ED presentations
  • Crisis response (adults and paediatrics)
  • Guardianship
  • Advocacy
  • NDIS applications
  • Inpatients only – ED, acute wards – general medical, surgical, palliative care, rehabilitation, maternity and paediatrics
  • You must have strong crisis response and experience with victims of domestic and sexual violence
  • Join a team of clinicians at different levels from Director, Team leaders, SWs, DTs, OTs, PTs, SPs, AHAs, ALOs, Admin
  • Mid December or 5th January for 3-4 weeks + possible extension
 
You must have relevant experience.
This role requires you to be eligible for AASW membership
Overseas trained Social Workers, please do not respond unless your qualifications have been assessed by the AASW
 
Join my other locums who love this remote health service!
 
Return flights reimbursed (upto $1200) and free accommodation for locums. A driving license is required for this role.
 
Locum rates dependent on experience.
 
Come to where the Outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. This region is a nature lovers paradise.
 
 
To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on 0452 189 556 or email rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au


My contactable days are Monday – Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.


 
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Contract Type:

Locum

Location:

Katherine - Northern Territory 

Industry:

Allied Health

Salary:

$ - $ Locum rates upto $75 per hour + super

Contact Name:

Rachael Dunne

Contact Email:

rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au

Contact Number:

0452189556

Job Reference:

BH-24833

Date Published:

09-12-2025

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