Social Worker - Back on Track (South Region) - Student Support - 974755

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 1 - 2

Salary: $82,653 to $118,256 per annum

Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time

Region: South

Job description

Within this context the incumbent will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a social work service which supports young people and their families. The Social Worker will contribute to building the capability and capacity of young people to improve student transition, retention and attendance.

The Team

The Back on Track Team undertake meaningful outreach with young people who have not transitioned from year 10 to year 11 and/or 12 and are not currently meeting the requirements of the Education Act (2016). The primary purpose of the team is to support young people to navigate their barriers to learning to assist young people to re-engage in education or training.

Back on Track provides access to:

• A multidisciplinary team, and connection to the broader Student Support team
• A government car for use when providing outreach
• Individual and whole-team professional learning
• Supervision and an extensive range of staff wellbeing services within DECYP

About the Role

Within this context the incumbent will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a social work service which supports young people and their families. The Social Worker will contribute to building the capability and capacity of young people to improve student transition, retention and attendance.

We are offering

• ASAP until 31 Dec 2026
• Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

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.
• Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Current Drivers Licence

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

How to apply

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.