School Social Worker — Student Wellbeing Lead

Department-of-Education-1; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Melbourne is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide high level support for school-age students, improving learning and wellbeing outcomes.

You will lead advanced wellbeing interventions, coordinate student support services in a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to policy development. The role requires collaboration with schools, families and community services to address complex student needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide expert consultation to schools, healthcare providers and families on evidence-based best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and school leadership.
• Exceptional planning and organising skills, with initiative and accountability for actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level social work support to school age students to improve learning.
• Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and educational programs.
• Coordinate student support services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to student wellbeing policy development.
• Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary student support team.
• Support teachers in development of educational programs for students with additional needs.
• Liaise with community services, hospitals, and other professionals regarding student needs.

Skills

Expert consultation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Graduate or post-graduate degree in Social Work

Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

Job description

Department of Education in Melbourne is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide high level support for school-age students, improving learning and wellbeing outcomes.

You will lead advanced wellbeing interventions, coordinate student support services in a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to policy development. The role requires collaboration with schools, families and community services to address complex student needs.