Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health? The Department of Education is looking for school-based social workers for the Central Queensland Region. Full-time availability is preferred, but part time positions may be negotiated for the right candidate.
The pool stays current for 12 months and will allow applicants to be employed for short contract positions, up to 6 months in a range of schools across the region. Applicants seeking permanent or temporary positions at individual schools are also encouraged to apply directly through Smart Jobs when these positions are advertised.
About The 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.
Students currently completing their studies are also welcome to apply, but will not be interviewed until their university course is completed.
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.
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.
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.
When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
The Department of Education is a family-inclusive workplace.
Occupational group Education & Training
#J-18808-Ljbffr