Make a difference where it matters most.

Logan City Special School is seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our dedicated school community.

This is an opportunity to work alongside educators, families, allied health professionals and community services to support the wellbeing, engagement and success of students with diverse learning and support needs.

If you are passionate about empowering young people, strengthening family partnerships and creating positive change in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures for the students of Logan City Special School.

Job details

About us:

Logan City Special School - Charles Avenue Campus is a specialist campus in Logan Central, catering to students in Years 7-12.

The school supports students with disability through individualised learning programs designed to meet their needs and help them develop skills for greater independence.

The school works in partnership with families and carers to create a caring and supportive learning environment.

The Role:

As the School-Based Social Worker, you will:

• Provide individual and group interventions to support student wellbeing.
• Partner with families to strengthen engagement and access to support services.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to identify and respond to student needs.
• Facilitate referrals and connections to community agencies and external supports.
• Contribute to case management, consultation and wellbeing planning.
• Promote positive outcomes through early intervention and prevention strategies.

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

What We Offer:

• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of students and families.
• A supportive and collaborative school culture.
• Access to professional learning and supervision.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative wellbeing initiatives.
• The chance to be part of a team dedicated to inclusion, belonging and student success.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds qualifications in Social Work and is eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Has experience working with children, young people and families.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Understands trauma-informed, culturally responsive and strengths-based practice.
•  Is committed to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Brings enthusiasm, compassion and a genuine belief in the potential of every student.

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 response to the 'Competencies' section of 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER703875_26T Role Description (PDF, 279KB)
  Role Description