The Opportunity

Appropriately qualified, experienced, and passionate Social Workers committed to making a difference within a Catholic secondary school setting are invited to apply for this outstanding limited tenure full time opportunity with St Patrick’s College. As a valued member of our Student Wellbeing Support Services (SWSS) team you will provide quality professional support services to students and their families. In this role, you will promote and support the learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs of students using evidence-based interventions, case management, liaison with external agencies, and consultation. It includes working with leadership in addressing identified needs of sub schools, their cohort groups and contributing to the professional development of staff in areas of expertise. 

The position will either be classified as Wellbeing Level 3 or Wellbeing Level 4, depending on experience.  

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2018.

About You

As an experienced Social Worker, you will:

• Have experience providing support to children and young people and their families to address social, emotional, learning and/or behavioural development needs
• Be an exceptional communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships, with the ability to work effectively within a variety of school teams. 
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to perform effectively in environments with competing demands.

CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.  The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.   

About Us

St Patrick’s is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience.  The College is structured into a three school model of learning, incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). While each School has unique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our College binds us together in academic, social justice and co-curricular excellence for all students. We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person.  

How to Apply

Further information and instructions on how to apply, is available from https://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/our-college/employment or by phoning Human Resources on 03 6341 9988. We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. 

Applications with required accompanying documentation, including an introductory cover letter stating why you wish to work at St Patrick’s College and what you can bring to the role with respect to your skills experience and suitability, St Patrick’s College application form and resume should be emailed to [email protected]. 

Application close 9am, Monday 6 November 2023.