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Social worker (social worker)

Perth
Catholic Education Western Australia
Social Worker
Posted: 1 May
Offer description

St Denis School - JOONDANNA

School Principal: Mrs Sarah Potts

School Address: 2 Orchid Street Joondanna WA 6060

Phone Number: 9242 3422

Fax Number: 9242 3423

Email Address: admin@stdenis.wa.edu.au

Web Site: www.stdenis.wa.edu.au

Position Details

Part‐Time (0.6 FTE) Temporary Social Worker – commence 11 May 2026 and continue through the conclusion of the 2026 school year. The role is equally split across our Lady of Lourdes School (OLOL) and St Denis School.

Our Lady of Lourdes School (OLOL) located in Nollamara is a multicultural, co‐educational primary school catering for approximately 240 students from Pre‐Kindergarten to Year 6. Dedicated and professional staff, together with parents and the parish, work collaboratively to nurture a social environment where students are safe, respected and supported. OLOL provides a broad, balanced and developmentally appropriate curriculum focussing on the needs of our students. At OLOL, we strive to 'Make Jesus Real' by working together to instil in the students the values of belief, harmony and responsibility.

St Denis School is a Catholic school within the Joondanna Parish. It is a single‐stream, co‐educational primary school with an enrolment of 253 students from Pre‐Kindergarten to Year Six. The professional staff, collocated with an involved and connected parent community, support the student's learning in all aspects of the Australian Curriculum, with Religious Education as the foremost learning area. The Making Jesus Real way of life is firmly embedded within the school community. There is a strong early intervention programme featuring the St Denis wrap‐around health services.

Responsibilities

* Work professionally and cooperatively with the leadership team and with staff.
* Counsel students and families. Previous experience working with young people and families is desirable.
* Liaise and assist with referrals to outside agencies.
* Develop positive, trusting and professional relationships with staff, students and families.
* Promote well‐being at all levels of our Lady of Lourdes & St Denis community.
* Conduct whole‐class workshops, delivering class programmes to assist teachers in the classroom.
* Support and provide pastoral care for staff.
* Maintain case files and records.
* Respond to crisis situations such as mental health and child abuse emergencies.
* Develop plans and strategies to improve students' academic performance and social development.

Qualifications Required

* An appropriate tertiary qualification – preferably a degree in Social Work or similar.
* Knowledge of programs – Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum, URSTRONG, Berry Street Education Model, Kimochis (highly desirable).

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must provide a current National Police History Check and a Working with Children Check upon appointment. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

Listed: 21st April 2026 – Applications Close: 4th May 2026 – Vacancy Number: 33607

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