1 day ago, from Western Australia Government
There are two permanent, full-time positions available, commencing in Term 1, 2025.
The Department of Education is seeking to appoint two motivated and dynamic leaders to the position of Lead School Psychologist for the Kimberley education region.
Two full-time (1.0 FTE) positions are available, one in each of the following locations:
BroomeOur Region
The Kimberley education region offers 23 public schools with a total of 5,250 students, which vary from large urban-style schools to schools in small remote Aboriginal communities.
Though the region is sparsely populated and many places considered remote, it is incredibly rich in culture and a highly rewarding experience for those passionate about education.
About the Role
As a Lead School Psychologist, you will provide professional leadership and support to a dedicated and dynamic team of school psychologists across the Kimberley region, based in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, and Kununurra. The team comprises a mixture of graduate (provisional) and experienced psychologists. You will work collaboratively with the other Lead School Psychologist in the region in developing the team of school psychologists and leading the professional development and practice standards across the team. Travel within and external to the region will be required.
As Lead School Psychologist, you will be directly accountable to the Director of Education and professionally accountable to the Department's Chief Psychologist, with your practice guided and directed by Department policies and guidelines and the Psychology Board of Australia's professional standards. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing leadership and access to professional support and learning for all school psychologists, including ensuring professional supervision for provisionally registered psychologists to achieve standards outlined in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists. The position assures the quality of all school psychologists' practice meets the professional standards of the Department and the Board and also leads in the provision of contemporary psychological practices. Broad experience and capacity to provide leadership across all core areas of the service (mental health, learning, behaviour, and disability) is required.
Advanced Skills School Psychologist (ASSP) status is required for permanent appointment to a Lead School Psychologist position. Candidates with and without ASSP status are encouraged to apply to this position. If there is no suitable candidate with ASSP status identified, a candidate without ASSP status will be considered for a 12-month fixed-term period only.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.
To work with us, you must:
hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australiabe an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; andconsent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Employees are required to have achieved Advanced Skills School Psychologist status for permanent appointment to this position.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA five (5) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFYour application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024.
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