Senior School Social Worker

Department of Education and Training; Katherine; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education and Training in Katherine is seeking a Senior School Social Worker to support schools across the region. You will deliver direct services to students and supervise colleagues, following the MTSS framework to build educator capability and improve educational outcomes.

You will provide consultation, planning and short-term individual supports to address behaviour, wellbeing and social-emotional concerns that affect schooling, reporting to the Assistant Director Client

Qualifications

• Professional 3 level experience in school social work and student wellbeing.
• Experience delivering targeted supports and consultation to schools.
• Ability to work within MTSS framework to build educator capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service delivery to students and supervision to colleagues.
• Consult with schools on behaviour, wellbeing and safety.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 019674

Agency: Department of Education and Training

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services - Client Services

Location: Katherine

Primary Objective: Senior School Social Workers work within regional teams supporting schools across their region, providing direct service delivery and supervision support to colleagues. They follow the Multi-tiered System of Support framework to build the capability of educators to support students to maximise their educational outcomes. School Social Workers provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based interventions. Consultation, planning, and short-term individual supports are provided to address student behaviour, wellbeing and social emotional concerns that may be having a direct impact on educational outcomes.

Contact: Reagan Hughes, Assistant Director Client Services on 0499 873 220 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $138,602 - $155,011 (including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Experience Level: Professional 3