Locum Social Worker | Regional NT
- Seeking an experienced Social Worker for a short-term locum contract.
- Provide clinical Social Work assessment, intervention and discharge support in an acute hospital setting.
- Accommodation and travel expenses covered.
Social Worker Locum - Regional NT
📍 Northern Territory
📅 28 September - 19 October 2026
💰 $75-$85 per hour + super
🏡 Accommodation provided
✈️ Travel reimbursed up to $1,200
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker for a short-term locum contract, supporting patients across acute hospital services.
This is a great opportunity for a confident clinician looking for a well-supported regional hospital contract, with accommodation and travel covered.
The Role
You will work across the acute hospital setting, providing clinical Social Work assessment, intervention and discharge support.
A significant component of the caseload involves Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) presentations, including both adults and children.
Responsibilities will include:
- Psychosocial and risk assessments
- Safety planning and crisis intervention
- Supporting adult and child DFSV presentations
- Coordinating appropriate hospital and community responses
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external services
- Discharge planning, referrals and ongoing support
- Providing high-quality Social Work intervention across acute services
What's Included
- $75-$85 per hour + super, depending on experience
- Free accommodation provided
- Inbound and outbound travel reimbursed up to $1,200
- Pool vehicle available to book when required
- Short 3-week contract - ideal for clinicians between longer locum placements
- Opportunity to gain valuable regional and remote hospital experience
Essential Requirements
- Recognised Social Work qualification eligible for AASW membership
- Previous clinical Social Work experience
- Confidence working within an acute hospital environment
- Strong communication, assessment and crisis intervention skills
- DFSV, family violence and/or crisis response experience highly desirable
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
- Australian Working Rights- Working Holiday Visa's Welcome
If you're an experienced Social Worker looking for a short-term NT locum contract with excellent rates, accommodation and travel included, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for further information- danielle.richards@marsrecruitment.com.au 💌
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