Ah3 Social Worker

Overview An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Social Worker to join Student Support Services (SSS) Goulburn (Shepparton office) on an ongoing basis. In this role you will support schools to address the barriers that impact on student access, preparation and progress to achieving their educational goals and development. You will provide comprehensive social work services and professional advice to schools and students across the Area, supporting highly vulnerable students, students with learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, mental health concerns, disabilities and school transitions. Social workers also play a vital role in response to critical incidents within the school communities. About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement. About the Division Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as 5 central Divisions. Responsibilities of Schools and Regional Services service delivery including performance, contract management, funding delivery and acquittal program implementation including detailed implementation planning and delivery local area engagement, advice, support and partnerships workforce capability development, professional practice leadership and delivery emergency management including critical incident response supporting strong regional partnerships with early childhood services, schools and other education providers to deliver high-quality services and outcomes with a 0-18 focus. The regional model is designed to : connect between central government policy and the delivery of high-quality services to Victorians drive outcomes across all stages of learning through expert advice and support connect with families, service providers, schools and communities lead, collaborate and partner at a local level to overcome social and economic challenges facing our communities, towns and cities deliver health, wellbeing and support services to children, young people and their families to assist them in their learning and development improve connectedness and transitions between important points in a child's life – such as between early childhood, kindergarten, school and tertiary education assist and support children and young people who are vulnerable, disengaged, and those with disabilities or challenging behaviour. About the Role Student Support Services comprises a broad range of Allied Health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers. Working in Student Support Services is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level. As part of an area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help support and build the capability of schools for student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. You will be working in a vibrant multicultural festive community, in small and large urban and rural schools predominantly across Greater Shepparton and Moira shires, with scope to support across Goulburn. Attributes Expert advice : You will be required to provide advice that will influence the development of teaching and learning strategies and student wellbeing programmes for school leadership teams. Communication : We are looking for highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills as liaison with a range of people in the education community and beyond is a regular activity. Flexibility : The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required. Collaborative approach : You will have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in respect to complex cases, including supporting teachers in the development of educational programs to improve student learning, particularly for students with additional needs. Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Required : A graduate or post-graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check. What can we offer you? You will have access to a broad range of benefits including : Flexible working arrangements; hybrid working model – balance of work from office / schools and home (3 x office / school days and 2 x home – with flexibility due to needs of the work). Access to fleet cars to support your travel & engagement with schools. Generous VPS leave entitlements, including Study Leave, Professional Development Leave, Reproductive Health and Wellbeing leave, parental leave with no waiting period. Purchasing additional leave – up to a arrangement. Victorian Public Service entitlements that include opportunities for working across programmes, mobility payments, secondments and leadership development opportunities. Professional supervision. Access to a suite of Statewide Employee Wellbeing Services that include a focus on psychological & financial health, career & legal advice and health prevention such as nutrition, physical and emotional wellbeing. A competitive salary with salary progression. A range of salary packaging options. Diversity & Inclusion The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page. How to Apply Click Apply Now to submit your CV and a cover letter outlining the skills, capabilities and experiences that you would bring to this role. Applications Close Applications close 11:59pm on 10 December. #J-18808-Ljbffr