Senior Social Worker

7 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department for Education, Children and Young People Full time
Senior Social Worker - Professional Support (Southern Region) - 977243

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Professional Support (Southern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 09 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.1 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 4

$124,861 to $132,050 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Lead a social work team to provide professional advice and services such as counselling, mediation, advocacy, advisory and information services for schools, students, and families/caregivers to improve students' well-being, achievement, access, and participation.

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Duties

Lead a social work team to provide professional advice and services such as counselling, mediation, advocacy, advisory and information services for schools, students, and families/caregivers to improve students' well-being, achievement, access, and participation.

Period of Appointment

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

7.6 hours per fortnight

Minimum Requirements
  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
  • Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.
  • The Commissioner has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer.
  • A current driver's licence.
Application Process

Electronic submission of application is preferred. Applicants should forward/include:

  • a statement addressing the selection criteria;
  • a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11:30 PM AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

  • Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
  • Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  • Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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