AHP3 - Social Worker – Port Augusta Education and Wellbeing Hub
Department for Education
Job reference: 841310 Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
The Port Augusta Education and Wellbeing Hub is a commonwealth and state funded project designed to respond to the trend of young people becoming disengaged from education and disconnected from their local community within the Port Augusta region. The Education and Wellbeing Hub provides an alternative learning environment to students aged 10 – 17 years who are disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from mainstream education because of social and emotional barriers for the student (or their family). The Education and Wellbeing Hub acknowledge the importance of culture, family connections, and community engagement in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. With strong connections within the local Port Augusta community, links are maintained by the Education and Wellbeing Hub with Traditional Owner groups, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organizations, various government and non-government entities, and local stakeholders, including the Port Augusta and Davenport Community Alliance Group. Student Support Services (SSS) works in partnership with schools, preschools, families and communities to support the strengths, wellbeing and additional needs of children and young people. Services are timelimited, evidence-informed and delivered through tailored service planning. This role brings together intensive case management, engagement and attendance (including truancy) responses, and leadership within multidisciplinary teams supporting young people aged 6–17 years who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education due to social, emotional, behavioural, cultural or family-related barriers. The Social Worker applies holistic, trauma-informed, relational and restorative practice frameworks to address disengagement, improve wellbeing, and strengthen re-engagement with education, community connection and life skills development. The role works closely with school and site leadership, community partners and government and non-government agencies to deliver coordinated and culturally responsive supports. This SSS role holds a 0.6FTE focus on supporting the Port Augusta Education and Wellbeing Hub coupled with 0.4FTE student attendance focus supporting Port Augusta/Quorn, Far North and Whyalla partnerships as part of the multidisciplinary local Student Support Services Team. The position receives line management support from Student Support Services leadership and works collaboratively with Senior Social Workers, Team Managers and multidisciplinary colleagues. Professional supervision is provided in line with social work standards.
Qualifications Essential:
Desirable:
Special conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Teresa Balmer, Senior Social Worker Truancy, via tel: (08) 0467 177 705 or email: Teresa.Balmer@sa.gov.au
Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 9-month term contract. Applications close: 23/04/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf - CURRENT - Position Description - Social Worker, Port Augusta Education and Wellbeing Hub - AHP3.pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
|
