About the Department of Education
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The department delivers world class education services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.
About the role
Early intervention is key in reducing the impact of mental health problems and mental illness, our schools play an important role in early detection and provision of support. These roles come from supporting the Queensland Government’s commitment to providing wellbeing and mental health care to students, in response to a rise in complex mental health concerns for children and young people. The purpose is to give children and students access to professionals who can provide strategies to improve participation in learning and fostering healthy wellbeing practices so our students are engaged in all stages of their education journey.
As a social worker you will ensure the successful delivery of evidence-based contemporary services that meet the requirements of our student wellbeing package.
The social worker will:
- Operate in an advisory and advocacy capacity providing services specific to the social work discipline.
- Respond to the needs of the student population and school community to provide personal and family counselling, therapy and group work, facilitation of referrals to other allied health professionals, and service and care coordination for the purpose of assisting student’s wellbeing and mental health.
Mandatory requirements
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services
This is a PO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the PO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the PO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of PO2 to PO3 classification range.
Benefits
- 12.5% superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Opportunities for development
- Ability to accrue additional time off in support of school holidays or holidays periods
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history in the past two years).
- Attach a maximum 2 page response outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge will enable you to achieve the key responsibilities of the role. This is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, your professional career and why you are the right person for this job.
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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of PO2 to PO3 classification range, full-time (1.0 FTE)
Contact Name: Panel Chair, Linsey Graham, (07) 4037 3800
Closing Date: Monday, 14 November 2022