Social Worker | Full-Time and Part-Time PermanentClassification: Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $105,900 - $119,774 plus superannuation
Position No: 66478, several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 October 2024
Contact Officer: Rebecca Russell on ****** or 0466 468 ***
Details: Clinical Practice is comprised of the School Psychology, Allied Health Service and Wellbeing in Schools teams. These teams employ a range of allied health professionals and support staff, including psychologists, social workers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, senior youth workers, and administration staff. In joining the team, you will have the opportunity to undertake a range of direct social work roles across the Allied Health Service and Wellbeing in Schools team.
Allied Health Service: The Allied Health Service Social Work team are part of a multidisciplinary team who work directly and indirectly with children, young people, and their families to support engagement and participation in school. Social Workers deliver psychosocial interventions to students and families and provide advice, consultation, and professional learning to schools to improve wellbeing and educational outcomes.
Wellbeing in Schools (WINS) Program: The WINS team delivers school-based social work services with a focus on providing services at the targeted, selected, and universal interventions. The WINS team works closely with school staff to identify the needs of their students and work collaboratively to improve student attendance, engagement in learning, and wellbeing outcomes. The WINS team works in partnership with community organisations to deliver psychosocial support for students and families, particularly those with complex and ongoing support needs.
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, as well as 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.
All positions will be provided support appropriate to the HP level, and clinical supervision requirements. The successful applicant may be asked to work across the Canberra region.
Relocation reimbursement available for interstate applicants in line with the current workplace agreement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, 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 experience.Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership.Current drivers licence essential, including access to a private vehicle for work purposes.Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: here.HIGHLY DESIRABLE 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.Notes: Part-time hours will be considered and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata, as well as flexible start dates until late January 2025. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to apply: Applications must include
A statement against the Selection Criteria.This should summarise how your skills, personal qualities, and experiences would enable you to fulfil the responsibilities of the position (maximum 4 pages).
A current resume or Curriculum VitaeYour Resumé is your introduction to the selection committee and includes personal details, professional experience, and qualifications. It may also contain a list of publications, presentations, awards or honours, affiliations with professional associations, and community interests relevant to the capabilities.
Two refereesProvide names and contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. Referees may be contacted at any time during the selection process, and the panel may request a written or verbal referee report. Referees will not be contacted without your knowledge.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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