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Social Worker - Emerald North State School


Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health?

Emerald North State School are hiring for a Social Worker.

This position includes service to other schools in the Emerald region which may involve travel.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification PO2, PO3
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR665235/25P
Closing date 28-Oct-2025
Job duration A period of 11 months, unless otherwise determined
Contact person Trilby Witton-Oates
Contact details (07) 4932 1906
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This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

About the Role

The Student Wellbeing Workforce ensures that every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional. The role focuses on supporting students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health services available to students.

For details on mandatory requirements for this position, please refer to the attached role description.

Benefits of the Position

  • Regular supervision
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Ability to accrue extra leave for school holidays
  • Professional Development (PD) allowance
  • Access to fleet vehicles
  • Regular peer supervision
  • Laptop provided
  • 12.75% superannuation
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Leave loading
  • Internal professional development opportunities
  • Relocation support (available for the right applicant)

Our Commitment

We are committed to building inclusive cultures within the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet. Follow the instructions provided to apply.

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.
  • 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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

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Last updated
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