About this job
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled individual to contribute to our school-based support team. As a key member of these teams, you'll provide evidence-based counselling interventions for children from prep through to Year 12 with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The students you'll be working with will be varied in presentation but may benefit from interventions to support them in developing emotional literacy skills, improving distress tolerance, managing their mood and supporting their interpersonal relationships. A knowledge of various counselling interventions will be necessary in this role.
Additionally, you will be expected to deliver broader social, emotional and wellbeing services across schools via group work, whole year psychoeduation and whole of school wellbeing events.
A key aspect to your success will be your capacity to work with school staff and families to assist them in their understanding of the needs of students. Working collaboratively with key community organisations to link students and families to services will ensure holistic supports are provided.
Your role will not only enhance educational outcomes but also shape the future prospects of our students. You will collaborate with a dynamic support team and receive clinical and technical guidance from our regional wellbeing supervisors.
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
- Thrive in a role with a varied caseload, particularly therapeutic interventions for mental health concerns.
- Bring experience in a similar role, with a background in working with young people considered a strong advantage.
- Are highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
- Flexibility: Choose from full-time or part-time options and enjoy the opportunity to accrue time off during term time to take during school holidays.
- Professional Development: Engage in specialised growth and learning opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Enjoy a 12.5% superannuation rate and salary packaging options.
- Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program and other supportive Department programs.
- Equipment Provided: Receive a laptop, mobile phone, and access to a fleet vehicle for school travel.
- Location: The Western Downs is emerging as a prime tourist destination with a variety of unique experiences, vibrant major events, and stunning natural landscapes to captivate visitors of all ages and interests
For more information:
For more information about the schools and teams you'll be working with, please contact David Kucks - Principal, Dalby South SS - (07) 4672 3888.
For more information about the role and how it is delivered in schools, please contact Helen Harden - Senior Advisor, Social Work - 0417 788 092.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.