Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?

We are seeking motivated applicants to join our dedicated team, where community and connection are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students who may be experiencing social, emotional, academic, or behavioral challenges.

You will work closely with students, families, school staff, and external agencies to provide guidance and intervention that fosters engagement, wellbeing, and success.

Your role will be essential in ensuring every student receives the support they need to stay connected to their education and future pathways.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time or part-time basis (0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE).

Job details

This is a PO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the PO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the PO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of PO2 to PO3 classification range.

About the School 

Browns Plains State High School is a high-performing, values-driven school with a strong focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing, and community. Guided by Diligence and Integrity, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where staff are valued and empowered to make a difference. Join a school that upholds high expectations, invests in professional growth, and is committed to helping every student succeed.

About the Role 

As the Social Worker, your opportunities and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to. 

Your Opportunity: 

• Operate in an advisory and advocacy capacity providing services specific to the social work discipline.
• Respond to the needs of the student population and school community to provide personal and family counselling, therapy and group work, facilitation of referrals to other allied health professionals, and service and care coordination for the purpose of assisting student's wellbeing and mental health.

Your Responsibilities: 

• Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns. 
• Provide professional social welfare assessments, interventions and follow up support to students, parents/carers and individuals as required.
• Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community agencies such as health and welfare. 
• Develop and implement strategies to provide information, support and encourage awareness of, and participation by, parents/carers and the community in school activities and programs.
• Act as the contact for parents/carers and the community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and community.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER640694_25T - Role Description (PDF, 177KB)
  Role Description