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SalaryJob reference: 578769
Location: 5025 - FLINDERS PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work withus:
Every child and young persondeserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims tounlock every child’s potential now and into the future, onethat in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the widerSouth Australian community will build a world-leading publiceducation system. One that is equitable and prioritises learningand wellbeing.
Together we will make oureducation system the best it can be.
When our children and youngpeople thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About theRole:
Are you passionate about making adifference in the lives of children and young people duringcritical incidents and crisis events? Do you possess exceptionalleadership skills and a commitment to ensuring the safety andwellbeing of school communities? If so, we invite you to join ourteam as the Team Leader for our Social Work Incident SupportService (SWISS) team.
As the Team Leader, you will leadand manage a dynamic team of Social Workers, ensuring the deliveryof high-quality services that prioritise the safety and wellbeingof children and young people. Your role will involve developing andimplementing state-wide Social Work services, providing operationaladvice, and supervising a team dedicated to crisis response andintervention.
Key responsibilities willinclude:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate state-wide critical Incident Support Services, monitoring trends and community needs to determine service priorities and programs.
- Lead a team of social workers in providing timely, effective, and coordinated responses to critical incidents and crisis events, applying evidence-informed interventions.
- Manage team performance through effective workload management, recruitment, retention, and professional development strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to guide service provision, contribute to policy development, and improve trauma management approaches.
- Lead high-level reviews and projects to enhance client feedback mechanisms and inform systemic improvements in service delivery.
- Analyse and report on local and state-wide data, providing timely briefings and advice to inform strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to discipline-specific research, service development, and innovative practices to advance techniques and improve outcomes for children and young people.
If you are ready to take on aleadership role that combines your passion for Social Work withyour commitment to community wellbeing, we want to hear fromyou!
Qualifications:
- Essential an appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
SpecialConditions:
The successful applicant isrequired to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working withchildren check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required tobe renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will berequired to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm,Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass)extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will berequired to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditionsplease refer to the attached PositionDescription.
Remuneration:
AHP4: $112,625 - $122,610 perannum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
To learn more about thisopportunity, please contact Sarah Gleed, Assistant Director,Statewide Services and Service Design, via Mob: 0437 270 *** orEmail: ***********@sa.gov.au.
ApplicationInstructions:
Please submit your resume, coverletter (maximum 2 pages), and any supporting documents through theI Work For SA website. Additionally, applicants must fill in andsubmit the attached Pre Employment Declaration form and ApplicationCover Sheet.
Apply now and be part of adedicated team working towards student success.
People of Aboriginal or TorresStrait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability arestrongly encouraged to apply.
AdditionalNote:
This is a full-time contract (1.0FTE), ongoing role.
Applications close: 03/03/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply - Guide for Applicants.pdf
- Position Description - AHP4 SWISS Team Leader.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.
