Psychologist

Psychologist - Fixed Term - Part Time

• Classification: Allied Health Grade 3
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time (0.6FTE)
• Location: Moe

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Psychologist to join the Inner Gippsland Area Student Support Services (SSS) team. The SSS Psychologist assesses and develops strategies to address the emotional and mental health needs of children, young people and their families, within an educational context. They work as part of multidisciplinary teams in schools and networks to support students and teachers.

About the Team

The Inner Gippsland SSS Branch is made up of Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Administration Support, Team Leaders and a Branch Manager. As a member of this team, you will have access to a car to travel to various school locations (subject to availability), a laptop, an iPhone as well as access to an extensive assessment and resource library.

About the Role

This role will involve undertaking assessments and assisting schools with the process of applying for additional funding under the Program for Students with Disabilities, offering support and advice on a range of student well-being issues and provide professional development to schools. The SSS Psychologist will provide comprehensive psychological services to schools, which affect developmental and learning outcomes and student wellbeing. This can encompass a broad range of areas including: learning issues, cognitive issues, behavioural issues, disabilities, mental health, school and work transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, anger management, relationships, conflict, sexuality, and drug/alcohol involvement.

Key components of the role also include collaboration with and provision of advice to other student support services team members in respect to complex cases as well as the ability to support teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs. The successful applicant will be able to provide advice that will influence the development of teaching and learning strategies, prepare policy advice for consideration by the school network leadership team, as well as possess sound written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Role Requirements

The ideal applicant will possess a passion for working with schools and young people to maximise student well-being and engagement alongside:

• A graduate or post-graduate qualification in psychology or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA)
• A current Australian Drivers' License
• A current Working with Children Check

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description or contact Trudy Walker Ph: 0438 662 ***.

When applying for this position please ensure you submit Key Selection Criteria responses along with your resume.

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 [education.vic.gov.au] , HRWeb [education.vic.gov.au] and our Diversity and Inclusion page [education.vic.gov.au].

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Applications close: 30 April 2024