The North Coast Region is seeking two Senior Advisor Psychology, to join our dynamic and innovate Wellbeing Workforce to provide leadership to a team of school based wellbeing professionals supporting young people enrolled in State Schools across the region. One position is offered on a full-time basis in Maroochydore Regional Office and the second position is offered on a part-time basis (0.5FTE) in Bundaberg Regional Office or Maryborough Regional Office. On your application, please preference a Regional Office.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Classification HP5
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR540410/24P
Closing date 08-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Amanda Nowland
Contact details 0457 124 821
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About Us:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide leadership and clinical and professional supervision to psychologists at a regional level, in collaboration with regional and school management, to promote the delivery of safe, effective, high quality services.
- Direct and support psychologists, senior psychologists and school management teams in assessing psychology requirements and identifying appropriate responses and interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of students.
- Provide high level expert advice to inform strategic decision making in the development of policies, systems and practices related to the delivery and continuous improvement of psychology services within the region.
- Provide strategic advice to the Director, Student Wellbeing, State Schools - Operations, to inform strategic decision making on statewide psychology service provision which enables the achievement of the department's Strategic Plan.
- Provide expert advice on, and lead aspects of research, development, maintenance, review and implementation of operations standards, procedures and programs to support psychology services across the state.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the “How you will be Assessed” section of the attached role description.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants