An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Worker to join the Inner East Student Support Services (SSS) team. SSS Social Workers assess and develop strategies to address emotional and mental health needs of children, young people and their families, within an educational context. Working within a multidisciplinary team, SSS Social Workers provide comprehensive Social Work services to schools to support student engagement, learning, student health and wellbeing and, provide high-level professional advice to principals and school networks.

Inner East Student Support services is looking for a highly self-motivated Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, and behaviour analysts. As part of an Area based Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) you will work collaboratively to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing and support schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress towards their educational goals and developmental potential.

This position is a full-time fixed term, until 31st December 2024 based at Glen Waverley office. For further information please see the attached position description or contact Cathy Stamos mob: 0436 928 908.

Required: A graduate or post-graduate qualification in Social Work, eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.

You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and learning opportunities
• embedded Professional Supervision Framework
• supportive team environment
• a competitive salary with salary progression
• a range of salary packaging options
• generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave
• access to fleet cars (subject to availability)
• a laptop, phone and where required for the role an iPad
• access to an extensive assessment and therapy resource library

When applying for this position ensure you submit Key Selection Criteria responses along with your resume.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website, HRWeb and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education and Training's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: 

Department of Education 

HRWeb