Social Worker Position in Morayfield

About Aviva (formerly known as Alta-1 College QLD)

Aviva College is a relational learning community for young people whose education has become interrupted, complex or uncertain. Our purpose is to journey alongside young people, creating places of belonging and safety, where every student’s inherent worth is affirmed, their growth is nurtured, and they are supported to discover a future filled with purpose and possibility. At Aviva, our learning communities bring together education, personal growth, recovery and community, creating spaces where young people can belong, engage with learning and take meaningful steps forward. The values of the College move from our understandings of the inherent worth of every young person to assisting their establishment as people of purpose and contribution.

As a Christian organisation faith is central to who we are. The College has a well-developed Christian Identity Framework that positively informs the work of the College. For more information see www.avivacollege.com.au

The work of Aviva College is a justice seeking and life transforming work. We desire to exist as a community of hope.

Child Safe Statement

Aviva College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe‑guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.

See www.avivacollege.com.au for our Statement of Commitment to Student Safety and Wellbeing.

The Opportunity

The College is advertising an ongoing Social Worker position that sits as a critical role within the College’s Student Services structure. Reporting to the Student Services Team Leader the role provides critical on ground support and broader oversight of the wellbeing needs of students in identified College locations. The College has an established Tiered wellbeing support structure and the Social Worker has a scope of responsibility covering teamwork approaches to day-to-day student need support as well as higher level case management and holistic wellbeing coordination. The role works in coordination with Youth Workers and program education teams. Specifically Social Workers are responsible for:

• Building trusting relationships and providing accessible social work support to students and their families or carers.
• Addressing personal, family and community barriers to learning, attendance, belonging and successful transitions.
• Contribute social work expertise to a coordinated education and wellbeing response, with clear accountability for safety and professional practice.
• Collaborating with students, staff, families, carers and external stakeholders to provide effective support to assist students to engage in education.

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides critical on ground support and broader oversight of the wellbeing needs of students in identified College locations of Aviva College. Their key responsibilities are:

• Collaboratively assess psychosocial strengths, development, relationships, safety, living circumstances and educational barriers. Include student perspectives, communicate accessibly and culturally safely, and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their chosen community supports.
• Case Management and Engage families, carers and authorised decision‑makers to strengthen student safety and participation.
• Work with education teams to identify attendance barriers and develop practical re‑engagement plans.
• Deliver and evaluate groups on relationships, emotional regulation, help‑seeking and social participation, matched to student needs and professional competence.
• Advise staff on trauma‑informed responses, relational practice and participation barriers. Support safe, voluntary restorative processes where suitable.
• Ensure Safety and Professional integrity and accountability.
• Effective communication and engage positively with parents and external agencies.
• Contribute to campus and program development.

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

• Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct
• Passionate about supporting at‑risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change
• AASW-accredited social work degree or recognised overseas equivalent, and eligibility for AASW membership.
• Commitment to AASW ethics and practice standards, supervision, professional development and College child safety requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with at‑risk young people
• Organisational skills, including accurate record‑keeping and reporting

Highly desirable:

• Experience in special assistance schools or flexible learning, group facilitation and local service networks; relevant AASW school or mental health credentials.
• Experience in psychosocial assessment, counselling or other social work interventions, and case management for adolescents with complex needs.
• Sound judgement in risk assessment, child protection, crisis escalation, consent, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to engage families, advocate for students and coordinate external services within a multidisciplinary school team.
• Culturally responsive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families, adapting support to diverse identities, communication needs and circumstances.
• Clear writing, accurate records, effective caseload prioritisation and competent use of secure digital systems.
• Knowledge of trauma, disability, adolescent development and mental health, with skills in engaging students with disrupted schooling
• Previous experience working with at‑risk and educationally disengaged young people

Required Qualifications

• Need to have a Bachelors degree in Social Work or equivalent
• To be registered with the relevant professional association
• Holder of a valid driver license
• Holder of a Blue Card

Applications due

Applications are due no later than 9:00am Monday 16th November, 2026

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above.

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