Department for EducationJob reference: 674338Location: 5025 - FLINDERS PARKJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future. In partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community, we will build a world-leading public education system that is equitable and prioritizes learning and wellbeing.
Together, we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role:
The Social Worker - Social Work Incident Support Service (SWISS) is part of a team providing a timely and coordinated response to critical incidents and crisis events impacting education sites across the state. The role involves working with preschools, schools, and communities to identify student needs, plan, and deliver immediate, early, and proactive interventions to entire sites. The Social Worker aims to mitigate the effects of incidents and support the site to return to normal, addressing social, emotional, mental health, and wellbeing issues for students.
Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, valuing and prioritizing Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing, and being.
Qualifications:
Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent that qualifies for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Desirable: None
Special Conditions:
The successful applicant must obtain a Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment, which must be renewed every five years. The incumbent will also need to undertake the RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online Fundamentals course, which must be updated every three years.
For other special conditions, please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)
Enquiries:
Contact Tanya Russo, Team Leader, at 0429 460 809 or via email: Tanya.Russo@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
Apply through the IWorkForSA website. Submit a CV, Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies outlined in the attached position description.
Applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note:
This is a full-time, 12-month initial contract role (1.0 FTE).
Applications close: 10/06/2025 at 11:30 PM
Attachments:
1. App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
2. RD - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
3. VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
4. Current position description - Social Worker (SWISS) - AHP2 - February 2025.pdf
Flexibility Statement:
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements, including part-time work. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working options for this role.
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