6 month, fixed-term part-time position (0.6FTE) with possibility of ongoing
Commencing Term 1, 2026
Hale School is Western Australia’s oldest independent boys’ school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.
Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic, experienced, and well-qualified professionals for the position of School Social Worker for Term 1, 2026.
The successful applicant will:
Meet the following Selection Criteria
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with boys.
- The capacity to develop appropriate professional relationships with boys, staff and parents.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- The ability to work on own initiatives and on deadlines.
- The ability to work as part of team.
Have the following Qualifications, Experience and Accreditation
- Tertiary qualifications in social work or other relevant qualifications in social work are preferred.
- Previous experience in the independent school sector an advantage.
- Has maintained the Accredited School Social Worker credential.
- Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Applicants are asked to provide:
- a covering letter and CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience for the role
- the names and contact details for three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer
Applications close: 3.00pm on Monday 5 January 2026.
For further information regarding the position please visit the Employment Opportunities page on our website.
Note to applicants:
- Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.
- Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.
- New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee's appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.