Job Description

Do you have a passion for working with children and young people?

Do you want to help shape the future for young Tasmanians?

DECYP school social workers provide critical evidence-based services to our students, teachers, and families to optimise wellbeing, engagement, and academic success.

The Team

You will be welcomed into a highly supportive, team-based environment. As a member of your schools’ multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team you will work with school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, school health nurses and teaching staff. Your regional and statewide school social work teams stay connected via regular online and face to face meetings.

About the Role

As a DECYP School Social Worker you will:

• be part of an innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary student support service.
• provide a range of services including personal safety and wellbeing, mental health, relationships, conflict resolution and restorative justice.
• contribute to building the capacity of school communities to improve students’ access, participation, and achievement.

Read a story about a social worker who moved from the inner suburbs of Sydney to a coastal community in North West Tasmania where they now work in DECYP schools.

Video - Professional Support Staff - Social Worker

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date
• Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• A current driver's licence.
• A full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Sarah Cooper

Title: Senior Social Worker

Phone: 0467 943 769

Email: sarah.e.cooper@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values-based culture.