Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful and professional relationships with young people, assess psychosocial needs, and identify, implement and review strengths-based, evidence-informed wellbeing interventions that promote student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, connectedness and participation in learning withing a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

KSC2. Case Management and Collaborative Practice

Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse and complex needs through effective case management and collaborative practice, including contributing to assessment, support planning, referrals, Student Support Groups and the development and implementation of individualised support strategies.

KSC3. Communication, Family and Community Partnerships

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish productive and respectful partnerships with students, families and carers, school staff, external professionals and community services to support positive student outcomes.

KSC4. Professional Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of child and adolescent development, inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and evidence-informed practice, including an understanding of tiered approaches to student support, the Victorian Child Safe Standards, and Department of Education policies and procedures relevant to student wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and safety.

KSC5. Organisation, Qualified Practice and Continuous Improvement

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage completing priorities and an allocated caseload, maintain accurate and confidential records,



exercise sound professional judgement with establish policies and procedures, and contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement with a multidisciplinary wellbeing team.

Selection Criteria

KSC1. Student Wellbeing, Engagement & Relationships

Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful and professional relationships with young people, assess psychosocial needs, and identify, implement and review strengths-based, evidence-informed wellbeing interventions that promote student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, connectedness and participation in learning withing a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

KSC2. Case Management and Collaborative Practice

Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse and complex needs through effective case management and collaborative practice, including contributing to assessment, support planning, referrals, Student Support Groups and the development and implementation of individualised support strategies.

KSC3. Communication, Family and Community Partnerships

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish productive and respectful partnerships with students, families and carers, school staff, external professionals and community services to support positive student outcomes.

KSC4.



Professional Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of child and adolescent development, inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and evidence-informed practice, including an understanding of tiered approaches to student support, the Victorian Child Protected Standards, and Department of Education policies and procedures relevant to student wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and safety.

KSC5. Organisation, Professional Practice and Continuous Improvement

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage completing priorities and an allocated caseload, maintain accurate and confidential records, exercise sound professional judgement with establish policies and procedures, and contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement with a multidisciplinary wellbeing team.

Role

As a Social Worker at Cobram & District Specialist School, you will play a vital role in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, with a core focus on student wellbeing, engagement and learning. Your primary responsibilities will include providing counselling services, supporting students' wellbeing growth, and collaborating with educators and parents/carers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

With an understanding of our mission, vision, values and the goals with our School Strategic Plan, the Social Worker at Cobram & District Specialist School will support the delivery of proactive and responsive wellbeing services to support the wellbeing of students primarily, as well as staff members and parents in relation to the student in question.

📌 Social Worker (Greater Shepparton City)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Greater Shepparton City