Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? We are excited to offer dedicated professionals the opportunity to join our wellbeing services team in the Southern Downs Cluster (Warwick and surrounds).
Why Join Us?
* Flexibility: Choose from full-time or part-time options and enjoy the opportunity to accrue time off during term time to take during school holidays.
* Professional Development: Engage in specialised growth and learning opportunities.
* Financial Benefits: Enjoy a 12.5% superannuation rate and salary packaging options.
* Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program and other supportive Department programs.
* Equipment Provided: Receive a laptop, mobile phone, and access to a fleet vehicle for school travel.
* Location: Work in the picturesque Southern Downs, known for its rich history and community spirit nested within the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. We have many wonderful schools dedicated to ensuring all students have a strong sense of belonging and are on track for success.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
We are seeking a skilled individual to contribute to our school-based support teams.
As a member of these teams, you'll provide evidence-based counselling interventions for children from prep through to Year 12 with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
The students you'll be working with will be varied in presentation but may benefit from interventions to support them in developing emotional literacy skills, improving distress tolerance, managing their mood and supporting their interpersonal relationships. A knowledge of various counselling interventions will be necessary in this role.
Additionally, you will be expected to deliver broader social, emotional and wellbeing services across schools via group work, whole-year psychoeducation and whole-of-school wellbeing strategies.
A key aspect to your success will be your capacity to work with school staff and families to assist them in their understanding of the needs of students. Working collaboratively with key community organisations to link students and families to services will ensure holistic supports are provided.
Your role will not only enhance educational outcomes but also shape the future prospects of our students. You will collaborate with a dynamic support team and receive clinical and technical guidance from our regional wellbeing supervisors.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
* Thrive in a role with a varied caseload, particularly focusing on mild to moderate mental health concerns.
* Bring experience in a similar role, with a background in working with young people considered a strong advantage.
* Are highly organised, self‐motivated, and capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team.
The successful applicant must be a member (or be eligible for membership) of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW. Overseas qualified applicants should include such evidence with their application to be considered for shortlisting in the selection process.
Please Reach Out If You Would Be Interested In
* Speaking with one of our school Social Workers about the role and the experience of working in Education
* Visiting one of our schools to get a sense of the context you'll be working in
Submit Your Application
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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