Senior Social Worker - William Ross State High School

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Townsville City is seeking a compassionate Senior Social Worker to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of students and families. The role includes providing leadership to the social work team, conducting mental health assessments, and responding to critical incidents in schools. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience in social welfare interventions. Join us in making a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible career pathways

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate and experienced social worker.
• Passion for supporting students' mental health.
• Proven experience in social work and wellbeing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and follow-up support.
• Lead and advocate for social work services in schools.
• Coordinate support for students with mental health concerns.
• Review policies and improve social work services.
• Respond to critical incidents as a response team member.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Mental health and social welfare assessments

Collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to maintain accurate records

Crisis response experience

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join our team at William Ross State High School!

As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting students and families facing challenges by providing counselling, developing care plans, connecting them with resources, and advocating for their wellbeing.

The Student Wellbeing Workforce ensures every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

About The School

William Ross State High School is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. The school values collaboration, respect, and innovation, working closely with families and the community to ensure the holistic development of its students. As part of the Queensland Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing high-quality education and wellbeing support to its diverse student body.

About The Role

As the Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the wellbeing and mental health of students and their families. You will provide professional supervision, leadership, and advocacy to social workers within the region, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social work services in schools.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing professional mental health and social welfare assessments, interventions, and follow-up support for students and families, including those in schools with complex needs.
• Offering leadership and expertise in specialised clinical areas to social workers, promoting safe and effective service delivery.
• Collaborating with school and regional teams to coordinate internal and external support for students with mental health and social/emotional concerns.
• Supporting the improvement of social work services by reviewing policies, evaluating programs, and providing recommendations to senior advisors.
• Responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school and regional response team.

About You

This role would suit a compassionate and experienced social worker with a passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and their families.

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support and develop social work teams.
• Experience in providing mental health and social welfare assessments and interventions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams and inter‑agency networks.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining accurate records and reporting systems.
• Experience in responding to critical incidents and emergencies in educational or community settings.

Why Join Us

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means being part of an organisation that values professionalism, diversity, and innovation. You will have access to training and development opportunities, flexible career pathways, and a supportive work environment that promotes work‑life balance. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families.

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 written statement in response to 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.

Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support