(High Salary) Social Worker

Overview

Doomadgee State School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. As part of Queensland's Wellbeing Workforce, you'll work closely with students and families, providing vital support for mild to moderate mental health concerns. You will collaborate within our student support team to enhance access to wellbeing and mental health services, helping create a stronger, healthier school community. Be part of a statewide initiative ensuring every student has access to a wellbeing professional, right where they need it most.

Job details

- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
- Classification: PO2, PO3
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/NQR661458/25P
- Closing date: 16-Oct-2025
- Yearly salary: $75800 - $109865
- Fortnightly salary: $2908.40 - $4211.10
- Job duration:
- Contact person: Tim Rossow
- Contact details: 0499 189 252; Access the National Relay Service

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

Who we are

Doomadgee State School is situated in the remote Aboriginal community of Doomadgee, along the banks of the Nicholson River. Located near the Gulf of Carpentaria, Doomadgee is a place to connect with nature, explore scenery, and engage in outdoor activities. We are committed to developing strong relationships and a sense of belonging through cultural connections and providing a curriculum that supports every student to reach their potential.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Wellbeing Workforce work as part of schools/' established student support teams to enhance wellbeing and mental health support for students. The Wellbeing Workforce will ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

Responsibilities Include

- Assessing client needs, developing care plans, connecting clients with resources and services, advocating for their rights and offering emotional support.
- 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.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational setting, providing support to school, community and inter agency/networks relevant to the position.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Benefits

- Flexible work options, including the possibility to accrue time off for school holidays.
- 12.75% superannuation available
- Salary packaging
- Ongoing and regular internal supervision
- Peer supervision
- PD Allowance and internal PD offerings
- Work phone and laptop supplied

The successful person will have access to Department of Education housing, and may be entitled to relocation support.

Submit Your Application

- 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

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