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SalaryJob reference: 576928
Location: 5082 - PROSPECT
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About Department for Education
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’spotential now and into the future, one that in partnership withlearners, students, parents and the wider South Australiancommunity will build a world-leading public education system. Onethat is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it canbe.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communitiesand our state.
About the Role
The Senior Social Worker (DutyLine) provides line management, professional support, andsupervision to Social Workers (Duty Line). The position providessenior leadership to the centralised Duty Line state-wide servicefor all consultations and referrals to Education Social Workers, aswell as advice to public education sites on matters pertaining toattendance, engagement, and other general wellbeingissues.
The position participates in theimplementation of a service model, designed to support the deliveryof integrated and targeted services to meet the needs of childrenand young people with additional needs.
The Senior Social Worker (DutyLine) supports preschools and schools to assist students ofcompulsory school age who have become disengaged from the educationsystem. The position also provides induction, professionaldevelopment and supervision to Social Workers, ensuring alignmentwith professional and service delivery standards. The SeniorSocial Worker (Duty Line) is a member of the statewide social workleadership team and actively participates in professionalsupervision with the Principal Social Worker and operationalsupervision with the statewide Services OperationsManager.
Why join us
Join us in our mission to provide a world-leading educationsystem in South Australia. Apply now to be a part of the Departmentfor Education and make a difference in the lives. You will:
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Make a real difference in the lives of students, families, and communities.
Qualifications
Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which giveseligibility for full membership of the Australian Association ofSocial Workers.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department forHuman Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior tobeing employed which is required to be renewed every five yearsbefore expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertakeRRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect -Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course orthe online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to beupdated every three years.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/orthose who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attachedPosition Description.
Application Instructions
If you are passionate about improving children's lives and wantto make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a CV and a Cover Letter of a maximum of 2 pages,stating how your skills and experience align with the requirementsof the position description. Additionally, candidates are requiredto fill in and submit Application Cover Sheet and Pre EmploymentDeclaration form attached to this advertisement.
Our team is eagerly waiting to review your application andexplore the potential of having you on board.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well asopportunities for professional development and careeradvancement.
AHP3: $102,641 - $110,094 per annum plus superannuation
Enquiries
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contactLisa Varona, Statewide Services Operations Manager on Tel: (08)8416 73***or Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is an ongoing full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity, starting on15 April 2024.
Applications close: 15/02/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - AHP3 Senior Social Worker (Duty Line).pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
