We are looking for a passionate Social Worker to join the Wellbeing Workforce team at Mudgeeraba State School 2 days per week on a permanent part-time basis commencing January 2027.

In this role, you will be working within the school environment and collaborating with the school team under the guidance of regional clinical supervisors to provide exceptional care for students.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.4FTE), 29 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

About the school:

Mudgeeraba State School is a welcoming co-educational primary school located on the Gold Coast, catering for students from Prep to Year 6.

Guided by its core values of Kindness, Honesty and Integrity, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student achievement and building strong connections with families and the wider community.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy a role that offers:

• Flexible arrangements: Work-from-home options during school holidays.
• Professional growth: Free individual and group supervision, career development, and education support.
• Competitive benefits:
• Salary packaging
• Extra leave options
• Paid parental leave
• Superannuation (12.75%) and leave loading (17.5%)
• Manageable workload: Balanced caseloads with built-in time for record-keeping.
• Supportive culture: Work alongside a network of Department of Education mental health professionals.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

In this role, you'll:

• Provide tailored individual and group counselling to students, parents, and families to address personal or relationship concerns.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, interventions, and follow-up support as needed.
• Identify needs and coordinate referrals to community agencies, such as health and welfare services.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage parents/carers and the community in school activities and programs.
• Support school communities in responding to critical incidents as part of the school response team.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing integrated support for students and families.

Experience in mental health and educational settings is highly valued.

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 'Leadership Competencies' section of the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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
  
  SER706938_26P Role Description (PDF, 280KB)
  Role Description