Fixed-Term/Full-Time (duration until 17-JAN-2027)

AH3 - $97,955 - $111,142

As an AH 3 experienced Social Worker you will also be required to:

• Provide high level social work support to school age students to improve student learning outcomes.
• In collaboration with schools, undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and school educational programs, including the identification of broad wellbeing issues and effective strategies to address these within the school and community.
• Assist the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team and the effective use of case management approaches with high-need students.
• Contribute to student wellbeing policy development including promoting strategies regarding student engagement and creating educational pathways within an overarching inclusive approach.
• Provides leadership, professionally and operationally, within a multi-disciplinary student support team.
• Support teachers and schools in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
• Support schools to respond effectively to critical incidents.
• Provide authoritative professional advice in relation to issues involving student wellbeing, including helping to build student resilience and positive mental health.
• Collaborate with and provide advice to other student support services team members in respect to complex cases, particularly in relation to breaking the link between socio-economic disadvantage and student achievement.
• Contribute to the professional development of other social worker support service team members.
• Liaise with community service organisations regarding the support needs for students and schools.

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

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and learning opportunities.
• embedded 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
• a laptop, phone and where required for the role an iPad
• access to an extensive assessment and therapy resource library

We know that the success of our State depends on the success of our people. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the big picture, and the future success of our children and our State, then a career working in our SSS allied health workforce is for you.

Required:

• A current Australian driver's licence
• A current working with children check
• A graduate or post-graduate qualification in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see the 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 and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact, Bruna Paoletti, Manager SSS on 0433 321 714 or [email protected].

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 20/08/2025