With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services.
Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals.
Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.The opportunityDeliver clinical services through evidence based, individual and group interventionsProvide a variety of services including assessments that identify individual strengths, skills, experience and vulnerabilities in employmentGain expertise by working with a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health ProfessionalsAbout youTertiary qualification in Social Worker with AOD experienceRegistration/Membership with AASWClinical counselling or mental health counsellingProven ability to motivate and genuinely engage with peopleSolution focused therapeutic approach which links to vocational goalsStrong organisational skillsWilling to obtain a Working with Children Check and national police checkBe able to obtain a myIDDiversity of client presentationsOpportunity and support for professional development, includingProfessional Development FundInternal supervision, mentoring and qualified developmentprovided by Senior Clinicians"Purple Perks" Discounts from a large number of well-known retail /travel and adventure companies for StaffEAP Program available for yourself and family membersOpportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership supportSuperannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leaveExtensive leave provisions including domestic, community service and study leave - 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service and cash out and purchase annual leave to suit your needsDiversity and InclusionWe value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team.
We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being.
Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.
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📌 Social Worker (Queensland)
🏢 AKG Australia
📍 Queensland