Join Student Support Services as a Psychologist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable students and diverse learners in our schools., You'll engage in a wide range of psychological interventions, including psychoeducation, assessment, critical incident response, and mental health support. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in building the capacity of school staff to better meet the health, wellbeing, and inclusion needs of students, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to making a difference in education. Ongoing/Full-Time AH3 - $95,102 - $107,905 About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. About the Division Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as 5 central Divisions. Student Support Services (SSS) comprise the Allied Health professions of psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists and behaviour analysts. SSS staff are part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team and, together with the Area school improvement team, help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. To achieve these outcomes, SSS work in a multidisciplinary way to plan and deliver services in collaboration with schools in a multi-tiered system of support. SSS services include consultation, provision of a range of strategies and specialised support at individual, group, classroom, school, and Area levels. About the Role Psychologists contribute to Student Support Services by providing specialist expertise as follows: Provide authoritative professional advice in relation to issues involving student wellbeing and learning. Support teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students facing barriers to learning and/or engagement. Provide support at critical incidents in schools where appropriate. Undertake psychological assessments where appropriate to inform provision of reasonable adjustments Offer advice and support in relation to Disability Inclusion. Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions to contribute to school support of students with complex needs. Contribute to the design and delivery or professional development for school staff and colleagues. Assist the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team. Provides leadership, professionally and operationally, within a multi-disciplinary student support team. Collaborate with and provide advice to other student support services team members in respect to complex cases. Contribute to the professional development of other psychologist support service team members. Liaise with community service organisations, DFFH, hospitals, specialist programs and other professionals regarding the support needs for students. Attributes Join Student Support Services as a Psychologist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable students and diverse learners in our schools. You'll engage in a wide range of psychological interventions, including psychoeducation, assessment, critical incident response, and mental health support. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in building the capacity of school staff to better me