Social WorkerFull-Time and Part-Time Permanent Closes: 11 December 2024 Classification: Health Professional Level 3Salary: $105,900 - $119,774 plus superannuationPosition No: 61078Directorate: EducationAdvertised (Gazettal date): 27 November 2024Contact Officer: Kayla Ball on or Details: Black Mountain School is seeking an experienced and collaborative Social Worker to be part of a dynamic and passionate multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will provide an integrated allied health lens to help inform evidence-based therapeutic approaches and support student engagement, deliver psychosocial interventions to students and families, and provide advice, consultation, and professional learning to improve wellbeing and educational outcomes.The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with children and families and have a strong understanding of support options available in the ACT. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. They will have the skills and capacity to impact positively on student outcomes through their delivery of psychosocial interventions in collaboration with students, families, and the interprofessional team. They will have a detailed understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how to best support children and families that are participants in this scheme.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experiences, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes, and sexualities to apply.Eligibility/Other Requirements:MANDATORY:Tertiary qualifications in Social WorkA minimum of 3 years, or equivalent, of social work experience.Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership.Current driver's licence essential, including access to a private vehicle for work purposes.Relevant experience in education or a related area.A comprehensive knowledge of youth services and programs in the ACT, and established connections with the ACT Youth and Community Sector.Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Part-time hours will be considered and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.How to Apply:In four pages or less, your Statement of Claims against the Selection Criteria should summarise how your Skills, Personal Qualities, and Experiences would enable you to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. It is therefore in your interests to present your application in a way that demonstrates significant outcomes associated with each of the criteria, as well as the capabilities and behaviours that underpin them.A current curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees. Ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.