Statewide Services are seeking to establish a pool of Social Workers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of June, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Service Planning and Coordination (SPC) Directorate provides the systems and processes that enable an integrated model of support to schools, which enables them to access the services and advice they need to address their student achievement challenges. Family and Interagency Response in Education (FAIRE) is a multidisciplinary team within the SPC Directorate, that provides short-term intensive support to students presenting with the most complex needs and their families, as well as planning support to schools and regions, where required.
The Role
In this role, you will be part of FAIRE’s multi-disciplinary team providing support for the students in most need in public schools. The successful applicants will work collaboratively with families, schools and education regions to reduce the complexities impacting students most in need and supporting them to better engage with their learning. Responsibilities include undertaking social work assessments, case formulations and interventions of referred students and their families.
Social Workers support referred students and their families, through short-term intervention, to address barriers preventing successful engagement with external services, and may broker access to these services as appropriate. External services may include National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and their providers, mental health services, and a range of Government Departments and Non-Government Organisations. Social Workers utilise effective communication skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver culturally responsive support to students and their families to improve student outcomes in education.
Social Workers collaborate with schools and regions to improve student achievement through whole-school approaches that enhance teaching quality and student outcomes. You will provide expert advice and consultation, contribute to case conferences, and support staff through training and professional development initiatives. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, contributing to research projects, and ensuring services align with system priorities and the needs of individual school communities. With a strong commitment to culturally responsive practices, you will work alongside stakeholders to deliver integrated and effective support for students.
The work will include school and home visits, and travel to regional areas, as the team provides direct support to young people across Western Australia.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jessica Hennah, Program Coordinator on 0436 929 584 or emailing jessica.hennah@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- possess a degree in Social Work and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated well developed knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services and ability to work with children and families.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of school systems and operations and skills in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE955608
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 April 2025
