Overview
Social Worker - Eagleby Learning Centre, Centre for Continuing Secondary Education. We are seeking a passionate and innovative qualified to support young people at Eagleby Learning Centre. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, school-based mental health care and interventions for students and foster collaborative decision-making processes to enhance student learning and wellbeing outcomes. This is a progressive position with eligibility for progression to the next classification once criteria are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored individual and group counselling to students, parents, and families to address personal or relationship concerns.
- Deliver professional social welfare assessments, interventions, and follow-up support as needed.
- Identify needs and coordinate referrals to community agencies, such as health and welfare services.
- Develop and implement strategies to engage parents/carers and the community in school activities and programs.
- Support school communities in responding to critical incidents as part of the school response team.
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing integrated support for students and families.
Experience in mental health and educational settings is highly valued.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Social Worker qualifications as outlined in the attached role description.
- Ability to work within a school environment and collaborate with the school team under the guidance of regional clinical supervisors.
- Professional registration as required by the role description.
Benefits and Work Arrangements
- Flexible arrangements: Work-from-home options during school holidays (where applicable).
- Professional growth: Free individual and group supervision, career development, and education support.
- Competitive benefits: Salary packaging, extra leave options, paid parental leave, superannuation (12.75%) and leave loading (17.5%).
- Manageable workload: Balanced caseloads with built-in time for record-keeping.
- Supportive culture: Work alongside a network of Department of Education mental health professionals.
- Additional perks: Discounted private health insurance, access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
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 response addressing the How You Will Be Assessed section of the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration as outlined in the attached role description.
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. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Occupational group: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration
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