Department for Education
Job reference: ******
Location: **** - FLINDERS PARK
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work with
us
Every child and young
person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that
aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one
that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider
South Australian community will build a world-leading public
education system.
One that is equitable and prioritises learning
and wellbeing.
Together we will make
our education system the best it can be.
When our children and
young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state.
About the
role
The Social Worker - Incident Support Service (SWISS) is a member of a team who provide a timely and coordinated response to critical incidents and crisis
events that impact education sites across the state.
The position will work with preschools, schools and communities, assisting them
to identify and assess the needs of their students and to plan and provide immediate, early and proactive interventions to whole sites.
The Social Worker role strives to mitigate the effects of an incident and support the site to return to equilibrium, while addressing social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing issues
for students.
Student Support Services
are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise
Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Qualifications
Essential:
An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for
full membership of the Australian Association of Social
Workers
Desirable:
NIL
Special
conditions
The successful applicant




is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working
with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is
required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be
required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse
and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass)
extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be
required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special
Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description.
Remuneration
AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052
per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be
directed to Tanya Russo, Team Leader - (SWISS), via tel: ********
*** or email: ******
Application
instructions
Applications should be
made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required
to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment
Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages
addressing the key competencies in the attached position
description.
People of Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note
The role
is 0.9 FTE, initial 11 month term contract (September
****).
Applications close: 07/09/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.
.pdf
CURRENT
position description
Social Worker (SWISS)
AHP2
February ****.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Ahp2 - Social Worker - Incident Support Service (Swiss) (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide