School Social Worker — Student Wellbeing & Family Support

Queensland Government; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Government is hiring a School Social Worker at Waterford West State Primary School. The role focuses on wellbeing, mental health and resilience, providing counselling, therapy, group work, advocacy and care coordination for students and families.

The position is a permanent part-time (0.60 FTE) with 43.5 hours per fortnight and potential temporary increase to 0.80 FTE until 11 December 2026. Collaboration with school and regional teams is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Counselling and therapy for students and families.
• Group work and advocacy in a school setting.
• Care coordination with families and community services.
• Collaboration with school and regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families.
• Provide social welfare assessments, interventions and follow-up support.
• Identify needs and refer to community services.
• Develop strategies to raise awareness and participation in school activities.
• Act as contact for parents/community to improve school relationships.
• Plan and deliver informational sessions for parents and community groups.
• Monitor and review programs within the educational environment.
• Support responses to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain confidential data collection and reporting in line with policies.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in an educational setting.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

AHPRA registration

Job description

Queensland Government is hiring a School Social Worker at Waterford West State Primary School. The role focuses on wellbeing, mental health and resilience, providing counselling, therapy, group work, advocacy and care coordination for students and families.

The position is a permanent part-time (0.60 FTE) with 43.5 hours per fortnight and potential temporary increase to 0.80 FTE until 11 December 2026. Collaboration with school and regional teams is emphasized.