Social Worker - Central Queensland Region (Talent Pool)

Queensland Government


Date: 20 hours ago
City: Davao
Contract type: Full time
Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health? The Department of Education is looking for school based social workers for the Central Queensland Region. Full time availability is preferred but part time positions may be negotiated for the right candidate.

The pool stays current for 12 months and will allow applicants to be employed for short contract positions, up to 6 months in a range of schools across the region. Applicants seeking permanent or temporary positions at individual schools are also encouraged to apply directly through Smart Jobs when these positions are advertised.

This is a PO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the PO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the PO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of PO2 to PO3 classification range.

About The Role

The Student Wellbeing Workforce aims to ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school. The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Workforce program work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.

Students currently completing their studies are also welcome to apply but will not be interviewed until their university course is completed.

Benefits Of The Position

  • Regular supervision
  • Comprehensive induction
  • The ability to accrue extra leave to take time off during the school holidays
  • PD allowance
  • Access to fleet vehicles
  • Regular peer supervision
  • Laptop provided
  • 12.75% Superannuation
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • Salary Sacrificing options
  • Leave loading
  • Internal Professional Development
  • Relocation support available for the right applicant


We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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.


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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.  Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group Education & Training

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