Woree State School invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced psychologists for this role. Based at Woree State School, the successful applicant will also support students at Parramatta State School. This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis unless otherwise determined.About The Department The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.About The Role As the Psychologist, you will:Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for the enhancement of all students' learning.Provide services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.Responsibilities Include Undertake individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns.Provide advice on diagnoses provided by external professionals and monitor students' progress.Administer specialised psycho-educational assessment of students with learning and/or adjustment difficulties including assessments of cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional, social and adaptive functioning.Coordinate or assist in the implementation of specific professional in-service training programs for teachers, parents, schools and other professionals, both within and outside the department, for example - Supporting students' mental health and wellbeing.Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community agencies such as health and welfare.Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team.Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection, interpretation procedures and confidential record keeping and reporting systems for individual students referred for psychological services in line with department procedures and policies.Complete continuing professional development activities in line with the Psychology Board of Australia registration standard.Liaise with student services personnel in regions and state-wide centres to promote coordinated services at all system levels.Liaise with professionals in other departments and community organisations to ensure coordinated provision of services to students, parents and families (for example, health, education, and welfare).Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. To Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr