Psychologist

Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1436853
Selection Criteria
KSC1 Strong understanding of neurodiversity and a demonstrated ability to support whole school disability inclusion.
KSC2 Demonstrated ability to work with and support teaching staff and leadership in recommending effective strategies for inclusion of all students.
KSC3 Demonstrated ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school wellbeing activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff, school community and students on key wellbeing issues affecting the school's student population.
KSC4 Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.
KSC5 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
KSC6 Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Role
The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative was announced by the Minister for Education in late 2018 to expand mental health and wellbeing support in government schools. The initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses and specialist school (with secondary-aged enrolments) settings.
Operating in collaboration with the relevant Department of Education Regional Mental Health Branch, this role has the following functions:

Enhancing mental health prevention and promotion activities in the school by contributing to whole-school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to address matters relating to student mental health and wellbeing, and helping to develop and deliver appropriate programs and strategies in the school according to specified school priorities.
Providing early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health concerns.
Coordinating supports for students with complex needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions, local mental health service providers and other health professionals to engage further support as required.

Education support class level 1 range 4
The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.
As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).
Responsibilities

Providing advice and professional learning to others, including teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students' wellbeing, learning and developmental outcomes.
Delivering professional support services in a school, including mental health prevention and promotion activities and early intervention activities (including short-term counselling) for students with a range of mental health needs, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
Planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate to effectively manage risk.
Working collaboratively with the school to enhance mental health prevention and promotion across the school by contributing to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
Liaising with other department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide appropriate support to students.
Maintaining professional competence and continued professional development, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
Meeting relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information, privacy and consent.

Who May Apply

Applicants must be qualified as a Psychologist and must hold a full or provisional registration with AHPRA.
A current WWCC.

Desirable: Specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Other Information

All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.

Please ensure that your application includes:

A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home).
A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section.
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.

Location Profile
Ivanhoe East Primary School was established in 1930 and strives for excellence in teaching and learning. It is a vibrant school which prides itself on a strong sense of community, student engagement, learning and growth.
There are currently 468 students enrolled at the school in 21 classes. Our students enjoy outstanding facilities including well-appointed learning spaces, a full-sized stadium, a well-resourced library, a music room and performing arts centre in the SPACE Centre. The grounds at IEPS are well-cared for and include the provision of shaded areas, landscaped gardens, play equipment, basketball and netball courts and a synthetic oval.
Students are at the centre of all decisions and are supported in their academic and social and emotional needs. They are treated with respect and care and within an environment based on high expectations. Students are encouraged to be active, co-operative, independent learners who are able to accept increasing responsibility for their own learning. They are encouraged and motivated to develop critical and higher order thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Our teachers work in collaborative teaching teams and plan their learning program according to the Victorian Curriculum, student needs and interests. While the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills are core to our programs, we recognise the importance of purposeful and engaging learning programs that capitalise on students' prior experience and their broader social, emotional and academic needs.
There is a comprehensive learning program beyond the classroom including the camping program for students in Years 4-6, excursions, interschool sport, swimming, student leadership programs and the performing arts. The Specialist Program includes Art, Physical Education, Music and Mandarin.
All members of the school community work within an environment founded on high expectations, respect and concern for others and for the school. The IEPS community is based on strong and healthy partnerships of parents, students, staff and the broader community. We work together to ensure that there is a focus on respecting traditions while preparing our students for the future.
Ivanhoe East Primary School also shows a significant commitment to building relationships with the wider community which includes local pre-school centres, Government and non-government primary and post-primary schools, tertiary institutions, municipal council bodies as well as our local traders.
As a highly effective school, we seek continuous improvement through reflective and evaluative practices, monitoring of performance, participative decision-making and high levels of accountability. The staff are valued for their professional contribution to strengthening and enriching the learning community. There is a significant commitment to professional learning to support the growth of teachers for whole school improvement. Staff regularly update their knowledge, skills and expertise through a wide range of professional development activities to ensure that curriculum reflects best practice in learning and teaching.
The school has an unwavering commitment to the school values, which were reviewed in 2019, led by the Principal Advisory Group and the Student Well-being AIP Team. The values fall under the two broad headings of Learning and Belonging and are explained in the following way:
Curiosity is always wanting to learn new things. We ask questions to further our knowledge.
Resilience is persisting through challenging situations. We see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Respect is valuing everyone's rights, beliefs and differences. We treat everyone equally.
Friendship is being inclusive and supportive of others. We are kind, empathetic, honest and trustworthy.

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