Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the Senior Social Worker position in the Metropolitan North Region. The successful applicant will work closely with schools, families, and external agencies to support students' engagement and learning.
* The ideal candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* The individual should have experience in complex case management, stakeholder engagement, and therapeutic support in a school or child safety environment.
This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to build partnerships with external stakeholders, and a focus on maximising learning and equity for all students.
About the Role
The Senior Social Worker will be responsible for conducting case management and building partnerships with external stakeholders to support students, families, and school communities. They will also provide leadership within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting schools and inter-agency networks relevant to student needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct case management and build partnerships with external stakeholders to support students, families, and school communities.
2. Focus on primary and high school contexts, working to maximise learning and equity for all students.
3. Provide leadership within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting schools and inter-agency networks relevant to student needs.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work.
* Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Desirable experience in complex case management, stakeholder engagement, and therapeutic support in a school or child safety environment.