Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Education
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/20004993
Job posted: 16/12/2024
Closes: 29/12/2024
Classification: AH3
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
Work location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Student Support Services assist children and young people facing a range of barriers achieve their educational and developmental potential. As an SSS Clinician, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary Area-based team to build the capabilities of schools to support children and young people to engage in their education. The multidisciplinary Area-based teams consist of a broad range of Allied Health professionals including psychologists, speech pathologists, and/or social workers. SSS Clinicians provide comprehensive services to schools and school-aged students to enhance developmental and learning outcomes, and support student health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities: Expert advice: Provide advice that influences the development of teaching and learning strategies and student wellbeing programs for school leadership teams.Communication: Utilize highly developed communication, networking, and interpersonal skills to liaise with a range of people in the education community and beyond.Flexibility: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously when required.Expert interventions and collaboration: Undertake advanced interventions that support students and schools and work collaboratively with other professionals on complex cases.Qualifications: We can consider applicants from the below disciplines:
Psychologist: A graduate or post-graduate qualification in psychology and full Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Speech Pathologist: A graduate or post-graduate degree in speech pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Social Worker: A graduate or post-graduate degree in social work or equivalent and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.Job Location: This position is based in the Hume Merri-bek Area. There is a requirement to travel and visit schools as part of service delivery. SSS staff have access to departmental fleet vehicles.
Applicants must provide a resume, a response to the key selection criteria, and the names of two or more current professional referees.
A valid Working with Children's Check is a requirement.
For more details regarding this position, please see the attached position description. 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.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Education job application system.
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