Social Worker

Selection Criteria

SCI. Demonstrated high level understanding of initiatives in student wellbeing and the capacity to implement these in a school setting.

SC2. Ability to lead and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to support student with various academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs.

SC3. Demonstrated ability to provide assessment and intervention for students with various wellbeing needs.

SC4. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff and contribute to the management of the school. 

SC5. Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of others through professional learning activities.

Role

Provide individual and small-group evidence-informed counselling to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Conduct risk assessments, implement safety plans, and deliver psychological first aid following critical incidents.

Run targeted programs focusing on emotional self-regulation, resilience, conflict resolution, and social skills.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement trauma-informed strategies, positive behaviour adjustments, and proactive classroom management.

Contribute directly to the creation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and participate in Student Support Group (SSG) meetings.

Implement school-wide initiatives aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model to promote school connectedness and reduce absenteeism.

Responsibilities

1. In consultation…