Senior Advisor, Social Worker - Student Wellbeing

We know that early intervention is key to reducing the impact of mental health problems and mental illness and that schools play an important role in early detection and provision of support. As part of the Queensland Government's $100 million commitment to increase the number of wellbeing professionals in schools, Metropolitan region is seeking a qualified Senior AdvisorSocial Worker who has a passion to work with students, parents, carers and school communities to join us and be part of this game-changing initiative.We are seeking to employ a temporary full-time or part-time Senior AdvisorSocial Worker in the Metropolitan South Region for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification PO5
Workplace Location Brisbane - South,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/MSR557880/24T
Closing date 29-Apr-2024
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Contact person Donna Lloyd
Contact details 0460 004 109
Access theAbout the Department of EducationThe Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About the RoleThis exciting opportunity will allow successful applicants to work alongside existing Senior AdvisorSocial Workers to further develop and implement systems of clinical and technical supervision and social work practice frameworks for Social Workers working in schools. In addition, the SA Social Worker SWP will work alongside SA Psychologists and Guidance Officers.As the Senior Advisor, Social Worker you will:

• Support students to access and fully participate in learning and experience success and wellbeing across all stages of learning by ensuring delivery of evidence-based contemporary social work services.
• Contribute to the development of statewide programs, policies, operational standards and procedures for the delivery of high-quality social work services across the region.
• Provide professional supervision, direction, leadership and support to Social Workers within the region.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and professional supervision to Social Workers at a regional level, in collaboration with regional and school management, in the delivery of safe, high quality effective services.
• Direct and support Social Workers and school management teams in assessing social work requirements and identifying appropriate responses and interventions to support students, their families and carers for the purpose of assisting student's educational outcomes and wellbeing and mental health.
• As required, respond to the needs of the student population and school community to provide personal and family counselling, therapy and group work, facilitation for referrals to other allied health professionals, and service and care coordination for the purpose of assisting student's wellbeing and mental health.

Desirable Experience for this role

• Experience supervising Social Workers/ social work students
• Experience supporting social work professional development networks
• Experience in developing supervision tools/ case studies/ social work practice tools.

What you can expect in return

• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunities to vary work arrangements during school holidays
• 12.5% superannuation
• Competitive salary rates with annual

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants