Clinical Practice is comprised of the School Psychology, Allied Health Service and Wellbeing in Schools teams. These teams employ a range of allied health professionals and support staff, including psychologists, social workers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, senior youth workers and administration staff. In joining the team, you will have opportunity to undertake a range of direct complex social work service provision roles across Wellbeing in Schools team and to contribute to the supervision and strategic direction of the Wellbeing in Schools broader social work team.

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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work
• Eligibility to be registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• 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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
• ACT drivers license and use of own vehicle for work purposes

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency. 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.

How to apply

Please provide a response to the selection criteria (max 4 pages), current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the "Apply Now" button below.

A position description is attached.