57266

Closes: 10 July 2026

Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3 / Administration Service Officer 6
Salary: $102,657 - $120,057 (up to $123,772 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation
Position No: 57266
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 June 2026
Contact Officer: Merran Peisker on Merran.Peisker@ed.act.edu.au or 0479198732

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Details: The position is responsible for providing effective trauma informed interventions for students and families, across Flexible Education. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the SFEO will also identify, develop and implement community development and wellbeing initiatives that work to strengthen the educational outcomes for students. These positions will work directly with students and families, which could involve completing outreach in settings such as homes, schools and community.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Currents drivers’ licence is essential.

Essential qualifications and experience for the Health Professional Level 3:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
• Current professional registration:
  • Social worker membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or eligibility for membership
• At least three years post qualification experience in a relevant field of case management working with children and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
• Demonstrated experience in case management and working with young people
• Currents drivers’ licence is essential.
• Access to personal vehicle is desirable.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the social and economic issues affecting children, young people and their families within the ACT Government.

Highly Desirable experience for the ASO6 Level:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
• Demonstrated experience in case management and working with young people
• Access to personal vehicle is desirable.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the social and economic issues affecting children, young people and their families within the ACT Government.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency. This position will be filled at either the ASO6 or HP3, dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. Applicants should address the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description based on the role you wish to apply for.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Please submit a response to the Selection Criteria of the attached Position Description (maximum four pages) along with your curriculum vitae and details for two referees, including your current supervisor.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.