Senior Social Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join our team at Kirwan State High School

As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting students and families facing various challenges.

Your responsibilities will include assessing student needs, developing care plans, connecting students and their families with resources and services, advocating for their rights, and offering emotional and wellbeing support.

The Student Wellbeing Workforce ensures that every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

About Kirwan State High School

Kirwan State High School is a vibrant educational community committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality education and wellbeing support to students, empowering them to succeed in their academic and personal lives.

About the Role

As the Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the wellbeing and mental health of students and their families. You will provide professional supervision, leadership, and advocacy to school social workers within the region, while also delivering direct support to students and families in need. This role is integral to the Student Wellbeing Workforce, ensuring that every student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing professional mental health and social welfare assessments, interventions, and follow-up support to students and families, including those in schools with complex needs.
• Leading and supporting social workers to deliver safe, high-quality social work services through clinical supervision and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, school communities, and inter-agency networks to coordinate support for students experiencing mental health and social/emotional challenges.
• Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, practices, and protocols related to social work services in schools.
• Supporting school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school and regional response teams.

This role would suit a compassionate and experienced social worker with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of students and their families.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support and guide a team of social workers.
• Experience in providing mental health and social welfare assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and with external agencies.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills to support students and families effectively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development in social work practices.

Why Join Us

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities, and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. As part of the Student Wellbeing Workforce, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families, contributing to a positive and supportive school community.

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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Respond to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).
• 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.