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Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services - Client Services
Alice Springs
Several full time ongoing vacancies are available
Applicants will be assessed at either the P1 or P2 level based on relevant skills and experience.
Looking to start or grow your social work career? Support student wellbeing and inclusion across diverse NT schools, including remote communities.
The Team
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, delivering tailored support to enhance inclusion, engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities across the Territory.
Our School Social Workers work as part of multidisciplinary team made up of allied health and special education professionals who work collaboratively with schools under a Multi-tiered System of Support framework. This proactive, partnership-based approach focuses on building educator capability to better support student wellbeing and maximise educational outcomes.
With a strong focus on Family Inclusive Practice, we partner with schools, families and communities to create inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.
The Role
As a School Social Worker, you will provide support to schools to improve the wellbeing and safety of students through evidence-based interventions, as part of a multi-tiered system of support. You’ll provide consultation, planning, and short-term individual support to address student behaviour, wellbeing and social emotional concerns that may impact educational outcomes.
You will be working under corporate based conditions with flexibility for travel to remote schools. Travelling to remote schools may require travel by four-wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days, training will be provided by the Department of Education and Training.
About you
To be successful you will have:
· A tertiary qualification in social work with full eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
· Knowledge and skills in providing diverse social emotional and wellbeing (SEWB) services to individual and group level intervention for children and young people
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within defined parameters to provide support to schools on child and adolescent wellbeing and safety issues impacting educational outcomes.
· Ability to provide professional learning and information to educators and leaderships teams in collaboration with team members.
· Knowledge of current evidence for critical incident response and recovery.
· A current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or ability to obtain.
The Benefits
· Attractive salary package
· Generous leave entitlements and leave loading allowance.
· Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.
· Study and professional learning opportunities to develop your career and professional practice.
· Relocation allowance for suitable intrastate and interstate candidates for ongoing positions.
· Attraction and retention incentives based on certain conditions and eligibility.
· Real opportunities for long term employment and career progression with the Northern Territory Government.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Tessa Newland on 0400 501 385 or [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 39765
Closing date: 09/12/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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