Clinical Practices responsible for the management of the School Psychology Service (the Service) in all ACT public schools and contributes to the strategic direction of the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services branch. School psychologists work across behavioural, social, emotional and learning domains to support a student’s wellbeing and learning. They are based in schools and are supported by an Assessment and Early Intervention team. School psychologists provide a psychological service to enhance student learning, engagement and wellbeing. Your major activities include but are not limited to: conducting psychological and educational assessments, writing comprehensive reports and providing recommendations; provision of psychological intervention for children and young people; conducting mental health risk assessments; assisting in managing critical incidents; consulting and collaborating with key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, carers, school administrators and external agencies to support and enhance student learning and wellbeing; consultation, development, and evaluation of behaviour, social emotional and individual learning plans; when appropriate, support student learning and wellbeing by making referrals to directorate programs and external agencies; assisting in the selection, design, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs; providing information and psychological education to students, school staff, parents, carers and external stakeholders; and supporting the development of policy and processes. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Current full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. For further information refer to https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/ A current registration issued under the working With Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information refer to https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804 HIGHLY DESIRABLE A current Australian driver’s licence. Notes: Part-time hours will be considered, and the salary noted above will be paid pro-rata. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. These positions are under the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023 – 2026 and as such, a 12-month probation period will apply to applicants who are not existing ACTPS permanent employees. For interstate applicants, who are offered a permanent position, support towards relocation costs will be considered in accordance with the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023 – 2026. How to Apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (max four pages), current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. LI-DNI