Social Worker

Branch: Southwell Primary School

Division: South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 1 (Specified Calling), $83,456 - $109,860 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.4

Location: Hamilton Hill

Closing Date: 2026-03-20 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf 00047074 social worker southwell primary school sc l1 feb 2025.pdf

This is a 27 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension

Southwell Primary School (PS), situated in Hamilton Hill, is a small school that caters for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. We offer an engaging, safe and friendly place to learn, supported by the commitment of our team of dedicated, child-centred professionals and small class sizes.

At Southwell PS, we value the diversity of our school community and welcome a wide range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We strive to form close working relationships with families, communities, and external agencies to support every student's engagement and positive participation.

We build on the knowledge, skills, and prior experiences that students bring to the classroom to ensure that learning is relevant, connected, and appropriate to achieve education success. We provide opportunities for children to explore success academically and beyond, through our outdoor learning program, community partnerships and social and emotional development initiatives.

Find out more about our school by visiting southwellps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Social Worker, you will ideally build rapport with our school community, undertake assessment of referred students and identify suitable services and supports. You would also prepare plans and engage in social work intervention with students and families including interviewing family members and making home visits. You should engage in multi-disciplinary team meetings; consulting and advising other staff related to specific cases. You would be responsible for maintaining accurate records, case notes, data and reports that support evidence-informed practice and contribute to trial evaluation.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Naomi Greaves, Principal on (08) 9236 9400 or emailing Naomi.Eade@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify and clarify issues and problems and generate strategies to address them.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of school systems and operations and skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team setting.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience working with children and families.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1021953

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 March 2026