Senior Social Worker - Professional Support (South) - 977243

Position details

Applications close: Sunday 21 June, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.1 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 4

Salary: $132,302 to $136,630 per annum

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Region: South

Job description

Lead a social work team to provide professional advice and services such as counselling, mediation, advocacy, advisory and information services for schools, students, and families/caregivers to improve students’ well-being, achievement, access, and participation.

Do you want to be part of shaping the future for young Tasmanians? Would you like to lead a team of dedicated school social workers? Join us to provide expert support services that boost student wellbeing, achievement and participation.

DECYP school social workers provide critical evidence-based services to our students, teachers, and families to optimise wellbeing, engagement, and academic success.

Tasmania is a truly remarkable place to work and live. Enjoy the benefits of the ideal work-life balance, surrounded by stunning nature with pristine beaches close by. Explore the many unique galleries, museums and festivals the island offers, and delight in the incredible produce and food culture.

About the Role

As a DECYP Senior School Social Worker you will:

• Be responsible for professional management of your team’s caseload within allocated resources and budget
• provide professional advice and services such as counselling, mediation, advocacy and information for students, families and schools
• provide leadership for school social workers on matters such as professional practice and practice supervision, recruitment, critical incidents and inter-agency liaison
• assist schools in their response to critical incidents and emergencies

You will be welcomed into a highly supportive, team-based environment. Your regional and statewide school social work teams stay connected via regular meetings and online communication channels. You will work collaboratively with speech and language pathologists, school psychologists, school health nurses and other staff.

We are offering

• Ongoing - start date 3 August 2026
• Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight
• Opportunity to lead an enthusiastic and skilled team of professionals
• Opportunities to work with children and young people with a diverse range of support needs.
• Managing a dedicated and skilled team of professionals.
• A wide range of professional learning opportunities including regular discipline specific and interprofessional conferences
• Opportunity to play a role in educating our future workforce through collaboration with the University of Tasmania and other tertiary institutions.

Professional development: $1,000 per annum for professional development expenses and eligibility to apply for up to 10 days paid study leave (pro-rata).

We are looking for

Essential

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• A current driver's licence.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.