Role
The position is for 1 day per week from to
To provide a child psychological service in the school and to work with other staff to support students and families.
To facilitate access, participation and to maximise educational outcomes for students
Utilise psychological expertise in education and learning to support and build the capacity of the school community toward the same goals.
Responsibilities
Provide professional consultancy for teachers
Undertake educational and psychological assessment and diagnostic support.
Provide behaviour consultations, assessment and implementation of individual programs.
Plan evidence-based small group interventions in collaboration with other staff, relevant professionals and parents.
Provide professional learning and information to build capacity of schools and families to improve students learning and developmental outcomes.
Collect, collate and maintain student information and records to meet legislative and system requirements.
Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning.
Who May Apply
Required
1. Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class. Specifically:For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRAFor Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental healthFor Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social WorkersFor Occupational Therapists applicants must hold full registration with AHPRAFor Counsellors applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master of Counselling and be a practising member of either the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
2. Demonstrated direct counselling experience
3. A current Working With Children Check.
Desirable
4. For Psychology applicants, specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology.
5. For Mental Health Nurse applicants, holding a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
6. For Social Work applicants, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.
7. For Occupational Therapy applicants, a Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement.
8. For Counselling applicants, Level 3-4 registration (ACA) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor endorsement (PACFA).
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
9. All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
10. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
11. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
12. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Please ensure that your application includes:
13. A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
14. A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
15. Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.