Social Worker - Palm Beach State School

Permanent
job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/SER679655/26P

Closing date March 8, 2026

Location Gold Coast

Status
Permanent

Contact
0429 995 274

About this job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Are you passionate about children and young people's mental health? Are you interested in joining a growing team of mental health professionals across the South East Region? Then this opportunity is for you!

The Wellbeing Workforce social workers work within the school environment and with the school team, under the leadership and guidance of regional office based clinical supervisors, to maximise optimal care for students.

Your opportunity:

The Wellbeing Workforce in the South East Region is a growing team passionate about helping students from Prep to Year 12 with their mental health needs. We work with students to connect, engage and support them to maximise their education outcomes. The Wellbeing Workforce social worker will:

• 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.
• Participate in the planning, development and delivery or organisation of public presentations designed to inform and educate parents and community members/groups about social issues affecting the learning capacity of students.
• Monitor, evaluate and review the implementation of programs provided within an educational environment.
• Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team.
• Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection and confidential record keeping and reporting systems for individual students referred for social work services in line with department procedures and policies.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational setting, providing support to school, community and inter agency networks relevant to the position's role.

Why work with us?

• FREE Group and Individual Supervision
• Flexible school holiday arrangements – including work from home
• Opportunity to accrue additional leave
• Connection and consultation with other Department of Education mental health professionals, including a team of school-based social workers
• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Opportunities for individual and group interventions with a diverse range of presentations
• Utilisation of regional resources
• Manageable case load and record keeping built into your day
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities and allowance
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid reproductive and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Superannuation (12.75%) and leave loading (17.5%)

Interested? To Apply:

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

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.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.