EOI - Social Worker - James Nash State High School

James Nash State High School is seeking a dedicated school-based social worker to join our Student Wellbeing team. This is a unique opportunity to support students’ mental health and wellbeing in a dynamic school environment where your impact truly matters. Apply now to be part of a team that supports, empowers, and uplifts young people every day. This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges. Who We Are The Department of Education is committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. This includes fair and flexible recruitment processes with reasonable adjustments available to support all applicants. As part of the Student Wellbeing program, every Queensland primary and secondary state school is working towards access to a dedicated wellbeing professional. These roles focus on supporting students with mild to moderate mental health concerns, working within existing student support teams to enhance wellbeing services. We're currently recruiting both graduate and experienced social workers. In these roles, you'll support students' personal and social wellbeing through evidence-based, strengths-focused interventions, including counselling, therapeutic support, group work, and referral coordination. Enjoy meaningful work in a supportive school setting with flexible, family-friendly schedules. Step Into Your Next Chapter As a social worker with the Department of Education, you will have access to a range of benefits and incentives such a generous leave allowances, flexible work arrangements and ongoing support and supervision. Operate in an advisory and advocacy role, delivering services grounded in the principles and practices of the social work discipline.Respond to the diverse needs of the student population and broader school community through targeted support and intervention.Provide personal and family counselling, therapeutic interventions, and group work to promote student wellbeing and mental health.Facilitate referrals to allied health professionals and coordinate care and services to ensure integrated and holistic support for students Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. Submit Your Application Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Occupational group Education & Training

Location: Maroochydore, Queensland, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025