An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic a self-motivated Psychologist, to join the Department of Education's (DE) Student Support Services (SSS) workforce to provide comprehensive service to schools and students in the Northern Mallee. In this role you will provide high-level professional advice to schools that strongly influence student learning outcomes and wellbeing policies within a school community, and across the wider Mallee Area. SSS staff do vital work in supporting students' health and wellbeing and are critical to building an excellent education system that reduces the impact of disadvantage. This position is based in Mildura.
An exciting opportunity exists for a psychologist, to join the Department of Education's Student Support Services (SSS) workforce. In this role you will provide high-level professional advice to schools that strongly influence student learning outcomes and wellbeing policies within a school community, and across the wider Mallee Area. SSS staff do vital work in supporting students' health and wellbeing and are critical to building an excellent education system that reduces the impact of disadvantage.
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.
This position is based in Mildura.
What key qualities are we looking for? Psychologists provide comprehensive services to schools and schools aged students, to enhance developmental and learning outcomes and support student health and wellbeing. This can encompass a broad range of areas including learning issues, cognitive issues, behavioural issues, disabilities, mental health, school and work transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, anger management, relationships, conflict, sexuality, and drug/alcohol involvement.
Expert advice: You will be required to provide advice that will influence the development of teaching and learning strategies and student wellbeing programs for school leadership teams to embed in their practices.
Communication: We are looking for someone with highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills as liaison with a range of people in the education community and beyond is a regular activity.
Flexibility: The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required are key qualities we are looking for.
Expert interventions and collaboration: You will have the ability to undertake advanced interventions that support students and schools, work collaboratively with other professionals on complex cases, including supporting teachers in the development of educational programs to improve student learning, particularly for students with additional needs.
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;access to fleet vehicles;Mobile phone, laptop and ipad;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: Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA). A current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.
Psychologists with provisional registration are encouraged to apply, however please be advised that Psychologists with provisional registration can only be appointed to AH2 grade roles.
Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide a resume with the names of two professional referees. Please refer to the position description for more information regarding this position.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website , HRWeb and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
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