School Social Worker

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and

Services - Client Services

Job title School Social Worker Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Katherine

Position number 46505 RTF Closing 08/12/2025

Contact Rebecca Thomsen, Assistant Director, Client Services Big Rivers on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability

by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact

officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE

website

Primary objective

Social Workers work within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build the capability of educators to support students to maximise their

educational outcomes. Social Workers provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based

interventions. Consultation, planning, and short-term individual supports are provided to address student behaviour, wellbeing and social emotional

concerns that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Context statement

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated support

services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. SWIPS provides advice,

guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning environment and are

able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential. Family Inclusive Practice is a key focus, fostering strong school, family and

community partnerships to enhance student wellbeing and success.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver social emotional and wellbeing services within and across regional teams under the supervision of more experienced or senior

practitioners

2. Work with schools to deliver interventions that improve the wellbeing and safety of students through whole school, whole class, group work

and individual supports in collaboration with others, including short term counselling supports.

1. Participate in the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to

Requests for Service.

4. Maintain high standards of practice documentation and records management and ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks,

guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the department databases.

1. Provide support for critical incident response in urban, rural and remote settings, as required under the supervision of more experienced or

senior practitioners. This requires ability to undertake remote travel at short notice

6. Consult with schools and families to evaluate student functioning and impacting issues to facilitate access and participation to maximise

educational outcomes for students.

7. Participate in compulsory training to maintain current practice knowledge and ensure adherence to departmental policies.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. An approved social work qualification that meets eligibility requirements with the Australia Association of Social Workers (AASW).

2. Demonstrated knowledge in providing a variety of social emotional and wellbeing services appropriate for individual and group level

intervention for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.

1. Ability to work independently within defined parameters and in collaboration with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to provide support to

schools on a range of child and adolescent wellbeing and safety issues impacting on educational outcomes.

4. Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and plan and proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

5. Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic

backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

6. Ability to provide professional learning and information to educators and leaderships teams in collaboration with team members.

7. Knowledge of current evidence for critical incident response and recovery.

Further information

Corporate conditions apply to this position. The applicant must have a current Working with Children Notice Clearance and hold or be willing to

obtain a current NT driver's licence. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by four-wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft

and include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of Education

and Training.

Approved: March 2025 Amanda Hubber, Senior Director, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

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Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and

Services - Client Services

Job title School Social Worker Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Katherine

Position number 46505 RTF Closing 08/12/2025

Contact Rebecca Thomsen, Assistant Director, Client Services Big Rivers on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability

by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact

officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Social Workers work within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build the capacity of educators to support students to maximise their

educational outcomes. Social Workers provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based

interventions. Consultation, planning, and short-term individual supports are provided to address student behaviour, wellbeing and social emotional

concerns that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Context statement

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated support

services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. Student Wellbeing and Inclusion

Programs and Services provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an

inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential. Family Inclusive Practice is a key

focus, fostering strong school, family and community partnerships to enhance student wellbeing and success.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver social emotional and wellbeing services within and across regional teams and support the coordination of allocation of services.

2. Collaborate with Professional Practice Leaders and work across multidisciplinary teams to inform practice standards, facilitate place-based

decision making and ensure cohesive and place-based service delivery. This includes participating in the assessment of service requests from

intake through to allocation and service delivery planning for schools.

1. Deliver quality interventions that improve the wellbeing and safety of students through whole school, whole class, group work and individual

supports, including short term counselling and management of complex cases.

1. Support the delivery of evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to Requests

for Service.

1. Maintain high standards of practice documentation and records management and ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks,

guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the department databases.

1. Participate in critical incident response and recovery support in urban, rural and remote settings, for a range of incidents and for a diverse range

of student clients in a school setting and school community in collaboration with senior practitioners. This requires ability to undertake remote

travel at short notice.

1. Consult with schools and families to evaluate student functioning and impacting issues to facilitate access and participation in order to maximise

educational outcomes for students.

1. Participate in compulsory training to maintain current practice knowledge and ensure adherence to departmental policies.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. An approved social work qualification that meets eligibility requirements with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

1. Comprehensive knowledge, qualifications and skills to provide a variety of social emotional and wellbeing services appropriate for individual,

group and system level intervention for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs

3. Proven ability to work independently under limited direction and in collaboration with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to support complex

cases.

4. Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and commitment and drive to persist and achieve desired

outcomes.

5. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic backgrounds,

which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

6. Facilitation skills and ability to provide professional learning and information to educators and leaderships teams in collaboration with other

SWIPS officers

7. Knowledge of current evidence on management of critical incident response and recovery.

Further information

Corporate conditions apply to this position. The applicant must have a current Working with Children Notice Clearance and hold or be willing to obtain

a current NT driver's licence. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and include

overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of Education and Training.

Approved: March 2025 Amanda Hubber, Senior Director, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

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Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and

Services - Client Services

Job title School Social Worker Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $110,873 - $124,1734 Location Katherine

Position number 46505 RTF Closing 08/12/2025

Contact Rebecca Thomsen, Assistant Director, Client Services Big Rivers on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans.

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability

by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact

officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE

website.

Primary objective

Social Workers work within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build the capability of educators to support students to maximise their

educational outcomes. Social Workers provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based

interventions. Consultation, planning, and short-term individual supports are provided to address student behaviour, wellbeing and social emotional

concerns that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Context statement

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated support

services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. SWIPS provide advice, guidance

and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning environment and can engage

effectively with education and learn to their full potential. Family Inclusive Practice is a key focus, fostering strong school, family and community

partnerships to enhance student wellbeing and success.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide professional leadership in delivery of social emotional and wellbeing services within and across regional teams, including providing

effective contribution to leadership with operational support and coordination and delivery of request for service allocations.

1. Supervise and mentor less experienced staff within the teams through provision of regular professional supervision, including students on

placement.

3. Collaborate with Professional Practice Leaders and work across multidisciplinary teams to inform practice standards, facilitate place-based

decision making and ensure cohesive and place-based service delivery. This includes participating in the assessment of service requests from

intake through to allocation and service delivery planning for schools.

1. Deliver high quality differentiated interventions that improve the wellbeing and safety of students through a range of whole school, whole-class,

group work and individual supports including short term counselling and management of complex cases

1. Develop and deliver evidence based Professional Learning sessions provided by SWIPS multidisciplinary teams and in response to Requests for

Service.

1. Maintain high standards of practice documentation and records management and ensure adherence to the legislations, policy frameworks,

guidelines and practice standards and maintain accurate record utilising the department databases.

1. Lead and provide critical incident response and recovery support in urban, rural and remote settings, for a range of incidents and for a diverse

range of student clients in a school setting and school community in collaboration with other SWIPS officers. This requires ability to undertake

remote travel at short notice

1. Participate in compulsory training to maintain current practice knowledge and ensure adherence to departmental policies.

2. Engage in other duties as identified by the employer which arise out of the priorities identified by the department.
   
   Selection criteria
   
   Essential

3. An approved social work qualification that meets eligibility requirements with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
4. Specialist knowledge, qualifications and skills to provide a variety of social emotional and wellbeing services appropriate for individual, group and

system level intervention for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs

3. Proven ability to provide professional leadership, supervision and mentoring in the delivery of social emotional and wellbeing services and play a

key leadership role in team operations and high-level practice matters including complex cases.

4. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and plan and proven ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and

priorities identified by the department.

5. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse

professional, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which includes ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

1. Strong facilitation skills and the ability to deliver professional learning and information to educators and school leadership teams.

2. Demonstrated experience in the management of traumatic incidents and critical incident response and recovery.

Desirable

1. Membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) as an Accredited Supervisor.

2. Postgraduate qualifications in leadership / management, specialty practice area or other relevant fields.

Further information

Corporate conditions apply to this position. The applicant must have a current Working with Children Notice Clearance and hold or be willing to obtain

a current NT driver's licence. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by four-wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and include

overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of Education and Training.