Bring your passion for student wellbeing to the Mackay region, where we are seeking a Social Worker to support schools across our vibrant and diverse communities. No two days will be the same as you travel throughout the
region, building strong connections and creating positive outcomes for young people.
Your base school will be confirmed once you join our team.
This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
Why this Role?
The Student Wellbeing Workforce aims to ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school. The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Workforce program work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Benefits of the position
* Regular supervision
* Comprehensive induction
* The ability to accrue extra leave to take time off during the school holidays
* PD allowance
* Access to fleet vehicles
* Regular peer supervision
* Laptop provided
* 12.75% Superannuation
* Professional Development Allowance
* Salary Sacrificing options
* Leave loading
* Internal Professional Development
* Relocation support available for the right applicant.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Interested? To Apply:
* 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
* Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.