Social Worker

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

Join our Dynamic Wellbeing Workforce

We are seeking a passionate and innovative professional to support young people at Eagleby Learning Centre. As part of our team, you will deliver high-quality, school-based mental health care and interventions for students. Your role will also involve fostering collaborative decision-making processes to enhance student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

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.*

*About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Social Worker to join the Wellbeing Workforce team at Eagleby Learning Centre. In this role, you will be working within the school environment and collaborating with the school team under the guidance of regional clinical supervisors to provide exceptional care for students.

In this role, you'll:

  • 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.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy a role that offers:

  • Flexible arrangements: Work-from-home options during school holidays.
  • 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.

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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