Social Worker - Bentley Park College

Job Reference QLD/FNR683034/26T

Closing date April 17, 2026

Location Cairns region,Far North Qld

Contact
0456 943 1558

About this job

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

Who We Are:

Bentley Park College is a state school in the south of Cairns that offers the advantage of a complete Prep to Year 12 education.

First opening its gates in 1997, it comprises Primary and Secondary Sectors, including a Special Education Program, on one of the largest school sites in Queensland.

Students achieve through quality teaching and learning and are motivated by the motto and vision, 'Aspire Learn Achieve'.

Diversity is celebrated and the values of respect, responsibility and resilience are proudly upheld.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.

Please view the roe description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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.

Application Downloads

FNR683034_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf

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