Service Allocation Prioritisation and Coordination are seeking to establish a pool of Social Workers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during **** and up to the end of August ****.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most.
It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery.
While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.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 RoleIn this role, you will be part of FAIRE's multi-disciplinary team providing support for the students in most need in public schools.
Suitable 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 solid commitment to culturally responsive practices, you will work alongside stakeholders to deliver integrated and effective support for students.The role is based at Statewide Services in Padbury and involves home, school, and external agency visits.
It includes travel to regional areas, with state-wide travel requiring overnight stays, long-distance driving, and air travel, some of which may be to remote locations.




Applicants must hold a current and valid "C" class driver's license.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located inPadburyand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangementsGenerous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leaveProfessional development opportunities and study leave/assistanceAccess 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 or by emailing ****** are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact.Equity and DiversityWe 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 ********* for more details.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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.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 websiteand in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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📌 Social Worker (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia