Social Worker - new graduates welcome to apply - start date negotiable

Selection Criteria The ability to work as an effective and positive member of a school wellbeing team. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the development of a comprehensive social work service to children and families. The capacity to develop and implement social work programmes and facilitate group support for students and families. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, teachers and parents on service delivery and student-based issues and to be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to meet and exceed deadlines and display proactive and positive initiative. Role [Attendance requirement for this position] Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers. Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position will be: In consultation with the Student Wellbeing Case Management Team, contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of student support processes, policies, and structures across the school. Implement programs which develop students' social, leadership and problem-solving skills, including peer support, peer mediation, supportive friends. Substantial knowledge of student risk management, psychological, crisis intervention techniques, strategies. Complete risk assessments, safety plans and support plans for students in line with industry best practice. Provide professional development & training programs for risk management, safety plans and crisis intervention for teachers, teacher assistants & families and carers. Develop and implement intervention programs to support the school curriculum and the needs of identified groups of students. Monitor the social, emotional, and learning progress of students and, in consultation with teachers, PLC Leaders and parents, implement appropriate intervention programs. Provide or facilitate the provision of counselling and guidance to students who may be self-referred or referred by a teacher or parent. Establish and maintain effective networks with external service providers, and assist coordinators, students & families to access those services. Develop and implement processes which ensure effective communication of relevant information to staff and parents. Maintain accurate, detailed records on relevant students, and contribute appropriate information to the student learning database. Provide professional development for staff on issues related to student wellbeing such as mandatory reporting, suicide prevention, drug education. Ensure regular communication with sub school teams and participation on the Student Development Committee. Other duties as directed by the Principal. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via education.vic.gov.au Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Other Information All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx Please ensure that your application includes: A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home) A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application. Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx Location Profile Outstanding opportunity to work in a P.Y.P. School in Tarneit/Werribee. Davis Creek Primary School is a new co-educational Prep to Year 6 that opened in 2020. Over this time, we have grown rapidly due to our positive reputation within our local community of Tarneit. We have rapidly grown from 253 students to over 900 students in 2025. Tarneit is a thriving multi-cultural community positioned only 25km from the CBD of Melbourne. We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and passionate Social Worker to work as part of the school team and school community to contribute to our collaborative culture at our school. We have an administration building including library, two learning community buildings and a Performing Arts and Physical Education (PAPE) building. These includes flexible collaborative learning spaces, explicit instruction glassed rooms, presentation spaces, quiet reading areas or small group nooks, specialist labs, games and construction settings and staff workspaces. Davis Creek Primary School aims to build a school culture that demonstrates a strong belief in and a commitment to providing a rich and rigorous curriculum within a safe, secure and enriched learning environment for our children. We implement the Primary Years Programme as a rich, authentic, rigorous curriculum framework. Professional learning and training will be provided. We have a clear focus on catering for the diverse range of students at their point of need. Our core mission promotes a mindset of international mindedness, and provides a supportive, nurturing and challenging learning environment, with high expectations for student success. Our approach to wellbeing for all members of our community is aligned to our curriculum framework and we implement many practices from the Berry Street Education Model. Our school believes that relationships are the foundation of learning and life. Another major feature of our school¿s curriculum is the development of a high-quality Music, STEM, Visual Arts, Mandarin and Sporting Program that fosters student¿s intellectual, social and physical development. Balit Djerring-Stronger Together We believe that together we will achieve more. Vision Davis Creek Primary School¿s vision is to nurture a creative and collaborative learning environment where teachers and students can; achieve beyond their goals and provide excellence in teaching and learning in a safe and supportive education environment flourish as caring individuals who display compassion and build positive relationships embrace challenges and take principled action, both locally and globally developing international mindedness be engaged, empowered and energised learners who demonstrate a high level of agency develop positive and genuine partnerships with the community. Mission Davis Creek Primary School¿s mission is to develop and support a successful and inclusive environment where all students actively participate in and assume ownership of their learning. Together we create a rigorous instructional program, which promotes globally minded, creative, curious, confident, and reflective lifelong learners. Values Davis Creek Primary School¿s values are based on the acronym of C urious, A gency, R espect and E xcellence C.A.R.E Please visit our website to learn more about our school to ensure our school¿s philosophy is aligned to yours.

Location: Werribee, Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 11/15/2025