Social Worker - Metropolitan South Region

Social Worker - Metropolitan South Region

Apply for the Social Worker role at Queensland Department of Education in the Metropolitan South Region.

Position Details

Full‑time or part‑time; FTE to be negotiated.

About the Role

The Metropolitan South Region is seeking qualified social workers passionate about supporting students, families and school communities. As a key member of a multidisciplinary wellbeing team, you will work directly with children to build their social and emotional skills and provide responsive support for urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored therapeutic interventions for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, personal relationships, stress, trauma and crisis).
• Ensure safety plans are implemented for students who are self‑harming or at risk of suicide.
• Apply mental health continuum knowledge to identify when additional support outside the school is required.
• Provide warm referrals to external agencies for students needing further mental health support.
• Support students following critical incidents or emergencies, monitoring and sustaining wellbeing.
• Collaborate with other wellbeing and school staff to implement strategies developed for students in the classroom and wider community.
• Undertake individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students, parents and families.

What We Offer

Who We're Looking For

How to Apply

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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