Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Why this Role?

Provide Direct support to students

Undertake evidence based assessments and interventions relating to student mental health, wellbeing and engagement at school.
Provide individual, group and community responses to promote positive mental health, wellbeing and engagement outcomes for students.
Build opportunities for student voice and participation, relating to culture and inclusion within the school setting.

Work with families

Support families and the community with student mental health, wellbeing and engagement at school.
Refer, support engagement, and coordination of services to students and their families when accessing external agencies for support.
Build strong partnerships with families and the school community to promote positive relationships.

Be part of the team

Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member within the school setting.
Participate in inter-agency networks relevant to the social work role.
Build internal and external partnerships to integrate service responses.

Whole of school

Contribute to educational events that encourage awareness and participation by students, parents/carers and the community.
Promote positive physical, psychological, emotional and social health outcomes for students.

Accountability and transparency

Maintain appropriate data collection.
Monitor, evaluate and review the wellbeing programs within schools.
Follow the Department's documentation and record keeping management procedures.
Engage in supervision and professional development.

Working with us

As a Social Worker employed with the Department of Education, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
12.75% in employer contributions and the employee contribution rate will default to 5%
Annual leave, including recreation leave (4 weeks) and 17.5% loading on annual leave; sick leave (10 days); and accrual of long service leave (7 days), if you work in a remote region, you will get an extra week of recreational leave (5 weeks in total)
Accrued days off (ADO) for school holidays
Negotiable flexible work arrangements
Relocation expenses and subsidised accommodation (select areas)
Professional development (PD) allowance plus 2 days of PD leave
Up to 3 days Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS) leave to undertake further studies or examinations
Salary packaging options with RemServ or Smart Salary
Tools of the trade, such as a mobile phone and a laptop
Progression opportunities.

Interested? 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 to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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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