Psychology and Mental Health Advisor, SEO2 - Parramatta, Australia - NSW Government -Learning Improvement

NSW Government -Learning Improvement

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Parramatta, Australia

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Psychology and Mental Health Advisor, SEO2:

Temporary _full-time appointment up to three (3) years from entry on duty date_
Location: Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available

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About the Department:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

About the Inclusion and Wellbeing directorate

Learning Improvement Group commissions, develops and delivers programs that improve educational standards, the quality of teaching and learning in NSW schools, and provides support for children and students.

We are responsible for:
- maximising access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education P-12, through oversight of relevant school policies and by commissioning programs or strategic partnerships with other agencies and service providers.
- developing and monitoring policies and advice that require teachers to use evidence-based practice and achieve high professional standards in the delivery of curriculum, assessment and reporting.
- developing evidence-based programs, professional learning and instructional resources to build the capability of teachers and school leaders and delivering improvement at scale through local support to groups of teachers or tailored to schools and principal networks.
- monitoring, supporting and regulating early childhood education services in NSW, working to ensure the delivery of quality early education for children from birth up to and including school age.

About the role:

The Psychology and Mental Health Advisor contributes to the development of the department's planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, coordination and policy development for student wellbeing and mental health support frameworks and initiatives in NSW public schools.

The Psychology and Mental Health Advisor provides high level advice and develops innovative and strategic systems and initiatives to enhance the capacity of departmental specialist wellbeing and mental health staff to meet the needs of students in NSW public schools.

How to apply:

Closing date:
Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 11:59pm.

Please Note:

For
permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years.

The 2017 transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department have ceased.

Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information.

Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information visit the website.

Key Application Responses:

Teaching qualifications and recent school based experience within the K12 range or recent NSBTS experience.
Demonstrated commitment to participating in and managing accreditation processes.
Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively within and across teams.
High level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in the preparation of documents including briefings, reports and correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and implement strategic initiatives and innovative practices that support education change for improved student learning outcomes.
Demonstrated skills and experience in the development and management of strategies and tools for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of student mental health and wellbeing support initiatives and projects to ensure best practice.
Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.