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SalaryJoin the largest employer of Psychologists in the state and embark on an exciting career journey with the Department for Education.
If you are a dedicated and motivated psychologist seeking a rewarding position with ample career progression opportunities, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of students across the state.
The Psychologist is a member of an inter-disciplinary team, and works with children and young people with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, and exceptional needs (including giftedness) and their families. The Psychologist works closely with the preschool and school staff, and parents to develop evidence based psychology interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home contexts. This position works under the professional support and direction of the Senior Psychologist
Multiple full-time and part-time contract roles available. These positions are to be filled at either AHP1, AHP2 or AHP3 classification level, determined by skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position.
These positions can be based at either Port Augusta or Whyalla Education Offices.
Qualifications:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology;
- Registration/eligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia;
- Commitment to culturally responsive practice;
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
Special Conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Role Description.
Applications close: 11:30 PM, 3 March 2024
For further information and to apply visit / and search for vacancy number 579488.
Contact Details Please direct your enquiries to Mel Judd, Team Manager on 0448 534 021 or Email:
