Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)Government - State (Government & Defence) Details: Clinical Practice is comprised of the School Psychology, Allied Health Service and Wellbeing in Schools teams. These teams employ a range of allied health professionals and support staff, including psychologists, social workers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, senior youth workers and administration staff. In joining the team, you will have the opportunity to undertake a range of direct social work roles across the Allied Health Service and Wellbeing in Schools team. Allied Health Service: The Allied Health Service Social Work team are part of a multidisciplinary team who work directly and indirectly with children, young people, and their families to support engagement and participation in school. Social Workers deliver psychosocial interventions to students and families, and provide advice, consultation, and professional learning to schools to improve wellbeing and educational outcomes. Wellbeing in Schools (WINS) Program: The WINS team delivers school-based social work services with a focus on providing services at the targeted, selected and universal interventions. The WINS team works closely with school staff to identify the needs of their students and work collaboratively to improve student attendance, engagement in learning and wellbeing outcomes. The WINS team works in partnership with community organisations to deliver psychosocial support for students and families, particularly those with complex and ongoing support needs. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with children and families and have a strong understanding of support options available in the ACT. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team, as well as have excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. They will have the skills and capacity to impact positively on student outcomes through their delivery of psychosocial interventions in collaboration with students, families and the interprofessional team. All positions will be provided support appropriate to the HP level, and clinical supervision requirements. The successful applicant may be asked to work across the Canberra region. Relocation reimbursement available for interstate applicants in line with the current workplace agreement. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work A minimum of 3 years, or equivalent, of experience. Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership. Current drivers licence essential, including access to a private vehicle for work purposes. Relevant experience in education or a related area. A comprehensive knowledge of youth services and programs in the ACT, and established connections with the ACT Youth and Community Sector. Notes: Part-time hours will be considered and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata, as well as flexible start dates until late January 2025. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to apply: For further information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr