Are you are interested in supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to departmental commitments, shaping the wellbeing supports for our children and young people, and contributing to the development of the social work team through exemplary guidance and supervision?

The Central Queensland Region Student Services Branch are looking for someone who is dynamic, eager to learn and push the envelope when it comes to achieving results and delivering outcomes for our stakeholders.

This is a school-based position that allows the successful applicant to continue with therapeutic work as well as providing clinical supervision to other social workers.

Base school location will be determined once a successful applicant has been appointed.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

• Provide professional mental health and social welfare assessment, interventions and follow up support to students and families as required, including provision of services for schools with complex needs.
• Provide leadership and demonstrate high levels of expertise in specific or specialised clinical areas to social workers, in collaboration with regional and school management teams, to promote the delivery of safe, effective, high quality social work services.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational setting, providing support to school, communities, regional teams and inter-agency networks relevant to the position's role and facilitate coordination of internal and external support and services for students experiencing mental health and social/emotional concerns.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit

• Excellent knowledge of clinical governance guidelines
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility and accountability
• Current experience as a Social Worker
• Clear supervisory framework
• Alignment with departmental policies and procedures

Benefits:

• Regular supervision
• Comprehensive induction
• The ability to accrue extra leave to take time off during the school holidays
• Access to fleet vehicles for travel requirements 
• Regular peer supervision 
• Laptop provided 
• 12.75% Superannuation 
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Salary Sacrificing options
• Leave loading
• Internal Professional Development  
• Relocation supports available for the right applicant.

Submit Your Application: 

• 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR688101_26P Role Description (PDF, 313KB)
  Role Description