Social Worker - Darling Downs South West Region
We are seeking skilled wellbeing professionals 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 diverse in presentation but may benefit from interventions to support them in developing emotional management 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 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.
About You
- Thrive in a role with a diverse caseload, particularly focusing on mild-to-moderate mental health concerns, and the provision of therapeutic interventions to address them.
- 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.
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.
- Support for current staff: Structured onboarding to the social worker role and education system, and regular check-ins and supervision tailored to your needs as you orient to your new role.
- Connection with the school social worker network: access to regular peer support and supervision from other school social workers.
- Professional Development: Engage in specialised growth and learning opportunities.
- Financial Advantages: Enjoy a 12.75% 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 beautiful Toowoomba, the “garden city” renowned for its rich history and vibrant community culture.
Not familiar with the social worker role in Education?
We recognise that many prospective candidates won't have worked in Education, and may want more information about how social workers work in our system. 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.
- While we are offering permanent positions, we're also happy to negotiate temporary contracts for candidates who don't want to relinquish a permanent position before they've had a chance to experience these roles.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a brief 1-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, and how your qualified work experience would assist you to perform the role of school social worker.
Closing Date: 17, November 2025
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.
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