Psychologist

The Department of Education is looking for a skilled and passionate Psychologist, to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) team in the Inner East, within our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech pathologist and social workers.

As part of an area-based Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) you will work collaboratively to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing and support schools to address the barriers that impact on student access, preparation, and progress towards their educational goals and developmental potential. SSS achieve this through the provision of a range of assessments, strategies and specialized support at individual, group, and school levels.

This is an ongoing full-time psychology position within the Student Support Services Inner East Team, based in the Glen Waverley Regional Office.

As an AH 3 Psychologist you will also be required to manage a varied caseload, undertake the health and wellbeing key contact function, respond to incidents within schools and contribute to building capability within schools.

You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and learning opportunities
• embedded supervision framework
• supportive team environment
• a competitive salary with salary progression
• a range of salary packaging options
• generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave
• access to fleet cars
• a laptop, phone and where required for the role an iPad
• access to an extensive assessment and therapy resource library

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:

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology.
• Full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA)
• A current Australian Drivers' Licence
• A current Working with Children Check.

How to apply: A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, 1-2 pages &  A current CV.

Please ensure that you have addressed the Key Selection Criteria in your application.

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 and our Diversity and Inclusion page

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.