Why 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

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in supporting and strengthening the development of the Port Augusta Education and Wellbeing Hub an initiative co-designed with community, government and service partners to respond to the needs of young people aged 10-17 years who are disconnected from mainstream education.

Student Support Services (SSS) vision is to partner with, proactively support, and empower educators and sites to create inclusive, equitable, and engaging learning environments for children and young people. One of its service offerings is the School Buy-In (SBI) service. SBI works collaboratively with schools and/or Local Education Teams (LETs) to deliver allied health context responsive projects.

Through its School Based Social Work project roles, applying culturally responsive practices and approaches SBI aims to strengthen wellbeing, engagement and inclusion across a school, or in this instance, the Hub community.

Although not employed by the Hub, the Social Worker undertaking the project will be based within the Hub, enabling close collaboration, strong relationship development, and a deep understanding of the Hub's context, strengths, needs, and opportunities.

The project role objectives include:

- Partnering with Hub staff, students, families, and stakeholders to develop and strengthen Hub wellbeing systems, processes, and pathways.

- Empowering team culture, cultural responsiveness, qualified learning, and reflective practice.

- Strengthening student voice, belonging,



engagement and wellbeing through culturally responsive programs and hub community development initiatives.

- Strengthening Hub capability to respond to student wellbeing concerns.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to request a copy of the project charter prior to applying

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 Social Work degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Desirable: Evidence of a commitment to continuous learning and experience working with young people.

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

AHP3 $112,139 - $120,284 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Ruth Naughton, Social Work Lead-School Buy In service, via tel: 0428 096 or email: *****@sa.gov.au

Application instructions For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 863858.

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

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract, commencing 18 January 2027.

📌 School Based Social Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide