Social Worker - Waterford West State School

Join our school community as a Social Worker and make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing, mental health and resilience of young people and their families.

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide counselling, therapy, group work, advocacy and care coordination, while connecting students and families with the right supports and services. Working collaboratively with the school and regional professional teams, you’ll bring your expertise to a supportive environment where your work can have a lasting impact. If you’re passionate about empowering young people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.60 FTE), 43.5 hours per fortnight.

There is a possibility of a temporary increase to 0.80 FTE until 11 December 2026.

About us:

At Waterford West State Primary School, we are committed to providing high-quality, engaging learning experiences where every student is supported to thrive. We foster a strong partnership between our school, families and wider community to create a positive environment built on high expectations, belonging and a belief in every child's potential. Through explicit instruction and a commitment to continuous improvement, we empower students to become confident lifelong learners and active members of society. 

Your opportunity:

The Wellbeing Workforce in the South East Region is a growing team passionate about helping students from Prep to Year 12 with their mental health needs. We work with students to connect, engage and support them to maximise their education outcomes.

As the Social Worker at Waterford West State School, your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Undertake individual and group counselling with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns.
• Provide professional social welfare assessments, interventions and follow up support to students, parents/carers and individuals as required.
• Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community agencies such as health and welfare.
• Develop and implement strategies to provide information, support and encourage awareness of, and participation by, parents/carers and the community in school activities and programs.
• Act as the contact for parents/carers and the community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and community.
• Participate in the planning, development and delivery or organisation of public presentations designed to inform and educate parents and community members/groups about social issues affecting the learning capacity of students.
• Monitor, evaluate and review the implementation of programs provided within an educational environment.
• Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team.
• Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection and confidential record keeping and reporting systems for individual students referred for social work services in line with department procedures and policies.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational setting, providing support to school, community and inter agency networks relevant to the position's role.

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 a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.