Classification: Manager Psychologist
Salary: $170,073 plus superannuation
Position No: 04088
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 March 2024
Contact Officer: Joan Webb on *********@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6***
Details: The Director will provide high quality leadership to the Directorate’s Psychology Service in Schools. This includes providing operational and professional governance, leadership and management of the psychology service in ACT Education as well as the day to day professional support, leadership and direction to the Senior Psychologists.
The successful applicant will provide advice and guidance to the Directors and Senior Director Clinical Practice to enhance student psychological health, social and emotional functioning which leads to an increased participation at school and enhanced learning outcomes.
This role will also works closely with EDU Legal Liaison to comply with legal requests relating to the production and provision of Psychology / Counselling records.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Qualifications, suitability, and experience Essential
- Current full general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Registration as a AHPRA Approved Supervisor
- Valid Working with Vulnerable People’s Check.
Desirable
- Current Drivers Licence
- Experience working with children, young people and families
- Recent experience in managing delivery of Psychology services at a senior level
- Extensive and advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in psychology
- Extensive human resource management experience
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 May 2024 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Office base conditions apply to this position. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please provide a response to the selection criteria (max 4 pages), current cv/resume and contact details for 2 referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately until 31 May 2024 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.