School Social Worker: Wellbeing & Inclusion Champion

Catholic Education Western Australia; Manning Point; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support student wellbeing across Pre-K to Year 6. You will work with students, families and staff, delivering counselling, and collaborating with external agencies to strengthen belonging and resilience.

As part of our Catholic ethos, you will apply trauma-informed practice and evidence-based interventions, building partnerships and resources that enhance school-home connections and outcomes for every child.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with students, families and staff to support student wellbeing.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions, including individual and small-group counselling to support students' social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and contemporary wellbeing approaches. Experience with Berry Street Education Model BSEM, URSTRONG and Kimochis is highly regarded.
• Ability to work within CEWA and St Pius X policies, procedures, guidelines and child safeguarding requirements, including the CEWA Child Safe Framework.
• Capacity to collaborate with leadership, staff, families and external agencies to develop proactive wellbeing initiatives and positive student outcomes.
• Ability to foster positive relationships, resilience, emotional regulation, social competence and belonging.
• Experience creating resources and communications that support student wellbeing and strengthen school-home partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Enhance student wellbeing and support families within the school community.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external agencies to foster wellbeing.
• Strengthen relationships and contribute to a culture of belonging, care and inclusion.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards and uphold the Catholic ethos.

Skills

Partnership building

Counselling experience

Trauma-informed practice

Policy compliance

Collaboration with external agencies

Relationship building

Resource creation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Social Work

AASW membership eligibility

Catholic school accreditation readiness

Job description

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support student wellbeing across Pre-K to Year 6. You will work with students, families and staff, delivering counselling, and collaborating with external agencies to strengthen belonging and resilience.

As part of our Catholic ethos, you will apply trauma-informed practice and evidence-based interventions, building partnerships and resources that enhance school-home connections and outcomes for every child.