Psychologist (AH3) - Victoria, Australia - Department of Education
Description
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Psychologist - Fixed Term Full Time
The Department of Education is looking for a skilled and passionate Psychologist, to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) team in Melbourne Maribyrnong in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential. Student Support Services aims is to assist children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve their educational and developmental potential through the provision of a range of strategies and specialized support at individual, group, and school levels. As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. Also: * Provide and facilitate capability- building of schools with Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions and programs. * Support schools to develop high quality Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Support Plans that are based on data and functions of behaviour. * In conjunction with schools, develop Educational Needs Assessments for students in Out of Home Care. * Support schools in critical incident response and recovery. * Assume the role of the Health and Wellbeing Key Contact for 3-4 schools in the Area.
How we'll support and reward you:
Professional Learning opportunities.
e.mbedded Professional Supervision Framework.
Family friendly work environment with flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Supportive team environment.
The Student Support Services team also offers excellent scope for development and supported specialisation through portfolios.
If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role in the Student Support Services is the job for you.
This is a fulltime position, with some flexibility to work part time and in a hybrid work environment. It is a fixed term position until 25 December 2024. To discuss the position please contact the Team Leader, Mariela Beck-Godoy. We look forward to your application.
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 [] , HRWeb [] and our Diversity and Inclusion page [].
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Applications close 24th April 2024