Senior School Psychologist - Professional Support (Southern Region)

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Duties
Lead a school psychology team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families, contributing to capacity building of school communities to improving students' access, participation, and achievement.
Period of Appointment
Ongoing - Start date of 29 April 2024
Hours per fortnight
76 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements

• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award
• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia in accordance with the provisions of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 2010.
• Approval from the Psychology Board of Australia as a Board-approved supervisor.
• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment)

Desirable Requirements

• Membership with the Australian Psychological Society.
• Eligible for Teacher Registration in Tasmania
• A current driver's licence.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email .
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Danielle Le Rossignol
Title: Manager Professional Support Staff
Phone: 0438 342 514
Email: danielle.le.rossignol@decyp.tas.gov.au