Social Work

supporting international students

Location: Darwin

Casual Contract paid at $39-$42 per hour

Virtual /Remote work compatible with high degree of flexibility

Independent Contractor opportunity

Operating in 20 countries through the world, StudyVillage matches international students with professional social workers who act as mentors over the course of a university degree.

A in-house clinically designed methodology caters to evolving student needs with people and proactive mentoring at its heart.

StudyVillage is a values-based organisation with an unwavering commitment to inclusive, ethical practice and social responsibility.

Are you a degree qualified social worker, with great people skills, experience and an appetite for making a positive impact on international students?

  • Take on individual student support work around your availability
  • Develop long term professional relationships with international students
  • Work with a world-leading methodology to support and mentor international students
  • Enhance your Professional Development – select training available

Specific responsibilities

  • Meeting with individual students regularly, providing practical support, counselling, information as required
  • Assessing clients’ needs and ensuring they have access to appropriate support services.
  • Occasionally acting as an advocate for students in situations where they may be experiencing hardship, injustice or discrimination.
  • Providing short written assessments of students’ wellbeing and progress overcoming challenges and taking study opportunities
  • Facilitating occasional meetings with parents online in home countries

Submissions close 12 March 2021

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Application Requirements

  1. Qualifications (one of the following):
    – An Undergraduate degree level qualification in Social Work with eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
    – A minimum 4 year graduate degree in counselling or psychology with one on one counselling experience.
  2. In addition to your resume please also provide a 5 minute video of yourself answering the following questions*:
    *Include a link to your video hosted on Google Drive, Dropbox or similar this can be included in your cover letter. 
  • What interests you about counselling and motivating international students?
  • Describe your ability to relate to people aged 18-25.
  • Detail in 200 words or less experiences you’ve had working with students