• $105,900 - $119,774

Black Mountain School is seeking an experienced and collaborative Social Worker to be part of a dynamic and passionate multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will provide an integrated allied health lens to help inform evidence based therapeutic approaches and support student engagement, and will deliver psychosocial interventions to students and families, and provide advice, consultation, and professional learning to improve wellbeing and educational outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with children and families and have a strong understanding of support options available in the ACT. They will be able to work independently and part of a team as well as have excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. They will have the skills and capacity to impact positively on student outcomes through their delivery of psychosocial interventions in collaboration with students, families and the interprofessional team. They will have a detailed understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how to best support children and families that are participants in this scheme.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

MANDATORY:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
• A minimum of three years, or equivalent, of social work experience.
• Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership.
• Current drivers licence essential, including access to a private vehicle for work purposes.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Relevant experience in education or a related area.
• A comprehensive knowledge of youth services and programs in the ACT, and established connections with the ACT Youth and Community Sector.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Part-time hours will be considered and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

How to Apply

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For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

A position description is attached.