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Permanent job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
Job Reference QLD/NQR /25P
Closing date September 16, 2025
Location: Townsville region
Status: Permanent
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About This Job
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
Why this Role?
The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Workforce work as part of schools\' established student support teams to enhance wellbeing and mental health support available to students.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for enhancement of all students\' learning.
- Use evidence-based intervention strategies to support young people experiencing challenges with mental health, and social and emotional wellbeing.
- Provide therapeutic counselling and support through individual or group sessions to address mild to moderate mental health concerns.
- Facilitate referrals to other allied health professionals and services and assist students and families to access this support.
- Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as a part of the school response team.
- Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection and confidential records keeping and reporting systems for individual students referred for social work services in line with department procedures and policies.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational setting, providing support to school, community and interagency/networks relevant to the position.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How 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.
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