Branch: North Metropolitan Education Regional Office
Division: North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Lead School Psychologist - $144,817 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Are you an experienced lead school psychologist with a passion for sharing your knowledge with others? The Office of the Chief Psychologist is seeking to establish a pool of Lead School Psychologists for fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Role There are currently two full-time positions with the Office of the Chief Psychologist available commencing January 2025.
Like other similar system roles, appointment will be for a period of three years (36 months), recognising the benefit of renewal and recent school psychology leadership experience.Applicants interested in working less than full-time are also encouraged to apply.The lead school psychologists appointed from this pool will provide:
Collegial support to other lead school psychologists in their work, aligned to metropolitan and country regions (with a particular focus on early career leaders).A focus on quality assurance and professional standards.Identification and support for emerging trends and complex regional and system issues.A proactive and responsive service to regions and the system.Suitable applicants will work alongside the Chief Psychologist, providing direct advice to lead school psychologist colleagues, Directors of Education, and the system in the assessment and response to complex issues and situations.
You will also provide critical evaluation on issues impacting on the School Psychology Service and support the quality assurance of all school psychologists to meet the professional standards of the Department and the Psychology Board of Australia.
The positions will be hosted by the North and South metropolitan education regions, with a base in either region and the Office of the Chief Psychologist at Statewide Services in Padbury.
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.
Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and eligibility requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.Be 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.Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:
Select Apply for JobComplete 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 position.A five (5) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.The criteria align with Phase 3 described in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists. Demonstrated highly-proficient skills and the application of scientific practitioner models that contribute to system-level understandings and decision making.Demonstrated application of exemplary specialist knowledge and skills and the provision of leadership in the development of programs and interventions.Demonstrated ability to clarify and communicate complex concepts and provide feedback and critical evaluation on the school psychology profession, system policy, direction and operation.Demonstrated leadership of strategic partnerships to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs.Demonstrated leadership and engagement in a variety of professional activities that indicate critical self-reflection, flexibility, exemplary practice and the development of learning communities.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE921260
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 14 October 2024.
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