Location: Port Lincoln, South Australia.
Status: Full Time Contract to 30 June 2027 working 38 hours per week
Annual Salary: from $88,090 to $94,788 per annum based on full time
About the Position
Social Prescribing in General Practice aims to improve patient outcomes by addressing social, emotional and wellbeing needs.
As a Wellbeing Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:
- Assess client wellbeing needs, risks and safety using approved tools, and co‑develop tailored wellbeing and safety plans.
- Provide client‑centred support using solution‑focused approaches, including practical assistance, education and skill building.
- Deliver information, supported referrals and warm linkages to appropriate services, groups and community activities.
- Advocate for clients to access necessary supports such as housing, financial, legal, health and counselling services.
- Collaborate with internal teams, general practice staff and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated, culturally safe service delivery.
- Maintain accurate records, contribute to data reporting, participate in team processes, professional development and quality improvement activities.
Why Join Us
You will have access to:
- Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
- Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
- Additional leave provisions
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- A generous external Employee Assistance Program
- An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation
Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology, with eligibility for relevant professional membership or registration (e.g. AASW or Psychology Board of Australia). Alternative qualifications considered: Nursing with a postgraduate mental health qualification, or Occupational Therapy, with eligibility for relevant AHPRA/NMBA registration.
- Previous experience in providing counselling and therapeutic interventions.
- Sound knowledge of mental illness, local community resources and connections. Demonstrated critical thinking, reflective practice skills and abilities.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally safe practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and be sensitive to the differing needs of people from various cultural groups.
- High level of communication and negotiation skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential manner.
- High level of ability in the use of Microsoft Office and Information Technology.
Requirements of the role:
- Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *
- Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *
- Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)
* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes
Further Information
For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to [email protected]
To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:
- Cover letter
- Copy of your resume
- Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
- Contact details of three professional referees
For more information on the recruitment process refer to our guide here.
If you have any questions, need help with your application, or would like to request adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2020 or email [email protected]. We are here to help you through the recruitment process in a way that works best for you.
Applications close 9.00am Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.
Pay: $88,090.00 – $94,788.00 per year
Work Location: In person
