Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleSchools and Early YearsStrong Families Safe KidsApplications must be submitted by Sunday 30 March, :55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.1 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 3Salary: $111,565 to $120,440 per annum Employment Type: Fixed-term, part-time Region: North WestWork in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary Learning Service Support Team to provide a social work service which supports students and families. In particular, provide support within the assigned network of schools in relation to child well-being and issues of child protection. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students. Provide high-level advice to the Department about specific school social work duties and undertake leadership in the form of supervision or leading best practices within the Social Work team or in the school context as required, as directed by the senior and/or Supervisor.This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well, and learning.The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it. Duties Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary Learning Service Support Team to provide a social work service which supports students and families. In particular, provide support within the assigned network of schools in relation to child well-being and issues of child protection. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students. Provide high-level advice to the Department about specific school social work duties and undertake leadership in the form of supervision or leading best practices within the Social Work team or in the school context as required, as directed by the senior and/or Supervisor. Period of Appointment ASAP for 6 monthsApplicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1. Hours per Fortnight 45.6 hours per fortnight Minimum Requirements Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment)Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.A current driver's licence.Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.Applicants should forward/include:A statement addressing the selection criteria;A resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual. Application Process Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11:30 PM AEDT on the advertised closing date.Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone 3 or email .Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.