Join the Department for Education, South Australia as an AHP3 - Senior Social Worker (Truancy).
This is a short-term contract role located in Port Lincoln, with a salary range of $104,180 - $111,746 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%).
About The Role
Student Support Services works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of all children. The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of a service model that supports the provision of integrated and targeted services to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs.
The Senior Social Worker (Truancy) provides professional support and supervision to Social Workers Truancy. This position works with preschools and schools to provide proactive and targeted services to support children and young people with attendance, engagement and retention concerns and their families.
Qualifications
Essential:
An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
Application Instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the versatile working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: 15/10/2025 11:30 PM.
The Department for Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.
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📌 Ahp3 - Senior Social Worker (Truancy)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Port Lincoln