AHP4 - School Buy-In Lead Psychologist

Department for Education
Job reference: 573763
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as School Buy-In Lead Psychologist. This is a statewide position that offers a unique opportunity to provide leadership, strategic direction, and contribute to the clinical governance framework for school-based allied health services. This position supports a team of psychologists and social workers.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality expertise and advice for the design, implementation, and evaluation of school-based allied health services.
• Offer system-level leadership and strategic guidance on the clinical governance framework for school buy-in services.
• Proactively improve work practices by monitoring service outcomes, identifying trends, and addressing community needs.
• Lead research, service development, and innovation, providing recommendations for management decision-making.
• Supervise and support school buy-in allied health staff to meet organizational objectives.
• Ensure the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-informed, and accountable allied health service in line with identified priorities.
• Facilitate comprehensive professional induction, support, and supervision for school buy-in allied health staff.
• Drive service improvement, including the development, implementation, and review of professional practice standards and service models.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support schools in delivering impactful services.
• Seek client feedback, respond to complaints, and contribute to investigations as required.

Qualifications:
Essential: Current and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor.
Desirable: Area of practice endorsement – educational and developmental psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling psychology.
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.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
AHP4: $112,625 - $122,610 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Angela De Conno, Assistant Director, via Mob: 0457 586 983 or email: .
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note:
This is a part-time contract role (0.8 FTE), initial 11-month term contract.
Applications close: 04/02/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.