AddressThe Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. The department sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services. We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.
Your opportunity:
The Student Wellbeing Psychologist will provide professional support and therapeutic intervention for students with mild to moderate mental health issues. Psychologists will also support the student's parents, carers and the wider school communities. They will facilitate partnerships in decision making for the enhancement of all students' learning.The Psychologist is directly responsible to the Principal of the school(s) in which they provide a support service. The Psychologist works as a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team at the school level. The position provides services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.
A mandatory requirement of this role is:
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, registered health practitioners working within their professional capacity must hold valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at all times during their employment for the purpose of satisfying the exemption requirements of the Act.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification in Psychology and general registration with AHPRA, or if a new graduate, must hold provisional registration with AHPRA with a supervision plan approved by the Psychology Board of Australia prior to the commencement of employment.
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the 'your role' section as a guide.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Contact Name: Paul Mahoney, Senior Advisor Psychology - 0439 560573
Closing Date: Monday, 10 October 2022This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
