Department of Education VIC – Warragul VICThe Department of Education is looking for skilled and driven practitioners to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) teams in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential.If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role in the Student Support Services is the job for you.Why Student Support Services?Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities.You will work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level.As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.The Inner Gippsland SSS team is made up of Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Team Leader and Branch Manager. SSS work collaboratively with schools and an Area Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) to support student emotional health and wellbeing.As a member of this team, you will have access to a car to travel to various school locations (subject to availability), a laptop, an iPhone as well as access to an extensive assessment and resource library.What can we offer you?The work we do matters greatly, and there are few comparable opportunities to shape the life of children and young people for the better.You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:flexible working arrangements;professional development and learning opportunities;a competitive salary with salary progression;a range of salary packaging options; andgenerous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.We know that the success of our State depends on the success of our people. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the big picture, and the future success of our children and our State, then a career working in our SSS allied health workforce is for you.Required:The successful applicant will possess a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Psychology or Social Work, be eligible for membership of Australian Association of Social Work (AASW), or member of APRA depending on discipline and possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.How to Apply:Please submit Key Selection Criteria responses along with your resume.Further information:For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions for the capabilities to address in application.For more information regarding the Department's Allied Health Workforce and working in Regions visit the links below:The Department of Education is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position. If you require assistance, with the recruitment process, have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please communicate with the contact person listed on this job advertisement or contact the People Division via email.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on 17/11/2024.
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