AddressClassification: Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $99,819 - $105,180 (up to $110,398 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation
Position No: 58204
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 May 2024
Contact Officer: Claire Clode on ************@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 3***
Details: Canberra College is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Social Worker to support college students and ensure continuity of our college programs. Canberra College is a large Year 11 and 12 campus located in Phillip with a diverse range of students working towards obtaining their Year 12 Certificate and Employment. The college currently has 1192 students. The college offers a range of programs including but not limited to; the CCCares Program with over 100 pregnant and parenting students; the Futures Program with over 70 students with diverse needs; and our Big Picture Program with 74 students accessing their education through a highly supported, personalised learning approach. The position is located on campus and works as a pivotal part of the College team. The Social Worker Hub and support referral process is well established and is seeking a motivated person to work in the position for an initial 12 months, 5 days per week. This position is designed to be a client facing position with some administrative responsibilities.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- To be eligible for temporary employment you must be in Australia on a visa with work rights or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
- Current professional registration:
- Social worker membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership
- Current drivers licence essential, including access to a private vehicle for work purposes.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
- Previous experience working with young people, including vulnerable students and students at risk of disengaging from education and/or employment.
- Understanding of the vocational education and training sector.
Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a statement of claims (maximum of three pages) addressing the Selection Criteria. Also provide your current resumé and two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. You should also be aware you may be asked to provide additional referees.
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NoteThis is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
