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Ongoing, Full-time
About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians
to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this
by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening
families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st
century economy and society.
About the Division
Schools and
Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as
well as 5 central Divisions. Student Support Services (SSS) comprise the Allied Health
professions of psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers,
occupational therapists and behaviour analysts.
SSS staff are
part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion
team and, together with the Area school improvement team, help build the
capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and
wellbeing. To achieve these outcomes,
SSS work in a multidisciplinary way to plan and deliver services in
collaboration with schools in a multi-tiered system of support. SSS services
include consultation, provision of a range of strategies and specialised
support at individual, group, classroom, school, and Area levels.
About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a psychologist
where you will be primarily responsible for:
· Provide high level psychology support services to school age students
to improve student learning.
· Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and
schools.
· Assist the coordination of student support services within a
multi-disciplinary team.
· Contribute to student wellbeing policy development.
· Provides leadership, professionally and operationally, within a
multi-disciplinary student support team.
· Support teachers in the development of educational programs,
particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
· Provide authoritative professional advice in relation to issues
involving student wellbeing.
· Collaborate with and provide advice to other student support services
team members in respect to complex cases.
· Contribute to the professional development of other psychologist
support service team members.
· Liaise with community service organisations, DHHS, hospitals,
specialist programs and other professionals regarding the support needs for
students.
Attributes
Are you passionate about helping students achieve their
educational goals? As a psychologist working with our team in the Mallee, you'll be based at our
Mildura Office with direct access to fleet vehicles for school visits.
You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young
learners from diverse families by supporting their educational/developmental
needs. You'll work in a vibrant, progressive community, enjoying professional
growth opportunities and the chance to make a difference every day. If you're
ready to bring your expertise into a collaborative, dynamic school
environment where your skills are valued and your work truly matters, we want
to hear from you!
Your specialist expertise as a psychologist coupled with
knowledge of student wellbeing issues and skills in providing consultation to
a variety of stakeholders within the education community, will be highly
regarded. Apply now, don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to be part
of an inspiring community dedicated to empowering students to reach their
full potential.
This position is a full-time ongoing
position based in Mildura. Part time applications will be considered.
Qualifications and Experience
· Ability to provide expert consultation to schools, healthcare
providers and families on evidence-based, best practices for speech and
language development and intervention.
· Knowledge of student wellbeing issues,
disability Inclusion, policies and experience working with schools will be
highly regarded.
· Demonstrated experience in the
initiation, development and implementation of programs, procedures and
policies that foster resilience in children and young people to support their
educational needs.
· Experience in emergency management response, desirable.
· Experience working in schools and with children and youth,
desirable.
· Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and
school leadership team to ensure holistic care, supporting student learning
and wellbeing.
· Exceptional planning and organising skills, with an ability to
be responsive, taking initiative and accountability for actions.
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Ability to work
flexibly, as Student Support Services is a front-line service requiring rapid
response.
Mandatory requirements
· A graduate or post-graduate degree in
Psychology or equivalent.
· Full registration as a
Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency
(AHPRA).
· A valid Working with Children Check and full Drivers’ License is
required for this position.
Further Information
Applications must include a cover letter, a response to
key selection criteria (no more than 4 pages) and a Curriculum Vitae that
includes the details of two professional referees.
For more details regarding this
position please see 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. 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.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Mrs Helen Martin,
Branch Manager on 0407845859 or via email: [email protected]
Applicants are encouraged to apply online via the link below :
https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-DE-SRS-20007448A
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to
other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of
Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or
email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the
recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible
format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing
difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on 04/11/2024.
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