Pilbara Education Region Pilbara Education Regional Office Lead School Psychologist 00043261 Lead School Psychologist - $144,817 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE755154
This is a permanent full time position commencing ASAP
The Pilbara Education Region is seeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic leader to the position of Lead School Psychologist for the Pilbara.
Our Region
The Pilbara Region is one of eight education regions within the Western Australian Department of Education. The region consists of 29 public schools across four Local Government Authorities - Shire of Ashburton, City of Karratha, the Town of Port Hedland and Shire of East Pilbara. The region consists of five major towns with multiple schools. These include Port Hedland and South Hedland, Karratha, Onslow, Newman, and Tom Price, with a number of smaller towns and remote communities also home to public schools.
The Pilbara landscape is thought to be billion years old and can be separated into three distinct geographical formations, a vast coastal plain, breathtaking inland ranges and an arid desert region extending into Australia's dry centre. The coast and the countryside of the Pilbara offers unique outdoor adventure opportunity that includes camping, hiking, boating, diving, fishing and 4wd’ing in some of the world’s most stunning ancient and remote natural landscapes. These landscapes include the three national parks that the Pilbara is home to; Millstream-Chichester National Park, Karlamilyi (Ruddell River) National Park and the famous Karijini National Park, all home to amazing deep rocky canyons, natural gorges and stunning plunge pools. The coastal plain also offers spectacular settings for exploration with amazing unpopulated beaches and 100’s of remote islands dotted the length of the coast.
Additional benefits:
1. An Attraction and Retention Incentive payment (ARI) is attached to this position, equivalent to an additional $8,020
2. Locality allowance is attached to this position equivalent to $4,273
3. Subsidised housing
4. Free relocation
5. Air-conditioning subsidy
6. 1 reimbursed return trip to Perth each year
About the Role
As a Lead School Psychologist, you will provide professional leadership and support to a dedicated and dynamic team of school psychologists across the Pilbara region. The team comprises a mixture of graduate, provisional and experienced psychologists. You will work collaboratively with the other Lead School Psychologist in the Pilbara Education Region in developing the team of school psychologists and leading the professional development and practice standards across the team. Travel within and external to the Pilbara region will be required, including overnight stays.
As Lead School Psychologist, you will be directly accountable to the Director of Education and professionally accountable to the Department’s Chief Psychologist, with your practice guided and directed by Department policies and guidelines and the Psychology Board of Australia’s professional standards. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing leadership and access to professional support and learning for all School Psychologists, including ensuring professional supervision for provisionally registered psychologists to achieve standards outlined in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists. The position assures the quality of all School Psychologists’ practice meets the professional standards of the Department and the Board and also leads in the provision of contemporary psychological practices. Broad experience and capacity to provide leadership across all core areas of the service (mental health, learning, behaviour and disability) is required. Additionally, the successful applicant will provide direct advice to the Director of Schools, Principals and the system in the assessment and response to complex issues and situations, including incident management.
Advanced Skills School Psychologist (ASSP) status is required for permanent appointment to a Lead School Psychologist position. Candidates with and without ASSP status are encouraged to apply to this position – if there is no suitable candidate with ASSP status identified, a candidate without ASSP status will be appointed for a 12-month fixed-term period only.
The ability to provide board-approved supervision would be advantageous.
Candidates with ASSP status who are eligible for permanent appointment may negotiate for a three (3) year placement, which would enable you to return to your substantive Department of Education role at the end of the three (3) year term. This arrangement would need approval from your line manager, so you are encouraged to discuss this with them before applying.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
The criteria align with Phase 3 described in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists.
7. Demonstrated highly-proficient skills and the application of scientific practitioner models that contribute to system-level understandings and decision making.
8. Demonstrated application of exemplary specialist knowledge and skills and the provision of leadership in the development of programs and interventions.
9. Demonstrated ability to clarify and communicate complex concepts and provide feedback and critical evaluation on the school psychology profession, system policy, direction and operation.
10. Demonstrated leadership of strategic partnerships to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs.
11. Demonstrated leadership and engagement in a variety of professional activities that indicate critical self-reflection, flexibility, exemplary practice and the development of learning communities
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further job related information:
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
12. A five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
13. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
14. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:
15. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
16. hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
17. obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
18. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
19. complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
20. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
21. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment
22. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
Employees are required to have achieved Advanced Skills School Psychologist status for permanent appointment to this position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Full Time FTE: LOCATION: Karratha CLOSING DATE: 2023-10-30 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Lead School Psychologist Agency Department of Education Salary Location Karratha Unit/Division Pilbara Education Region Branch Pilbara Education Regional Office Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00043261 Closing Date Position Title Lead School Psychologist Branch Pilbara Education Regional Office Location Karratha Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE755154
This is a permanent full time position commencing ASAP
The Pilbara Education Region is seeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic leader to the position of Lead School Psychologist for the Pilbara.
Our Region
The Pilbara Region is one of eight education regions within the Western Australian Department of Education. The region consists of 29 public schools across four Local Government Authorities - Shire of Ashburton, City of Karratha, the Town of Port Hedland and Shire of East Pilbara. The region consists of five major towns with multiple schools. These include Port Hedland and South Hedland, Karratha, Onslow, Newman, and Tom Price, with a number of smaller towns and remote communities also home to public schools.
The Pilbara landscape is thought to be billion years old and can be separated into three distinct geographical formations, a vast coastal plain, breathtaking inland ranges and an arid desert region extending into Australia's dry centre. The coast and the countryside of the Pilbara offers unique outdoor adventure opportunity that includes camping, hiking, boating, diving, fishing and 4wd’ing in some of the world’s most stunning ancient and remote natural landscapes. These landscapes include the three national parks that the Pilbara is home to; Millstream-Chichester National Park, Karlamilyi (Ruddell River) National Park and the famous Karijini National Park, all home to amazing deep rocky canyons, natural gorges and stunning plunge pools. The coastal plain also offers spectacular settings for exploration with amazing unpopulated beaches and 100’s of remote islands dotted the length of the coast.
Additional benefits:
23. An Attraction and Retention Incentive payment (ARI) is attached to this position, equivalent to an additional $8,020
24. Locality allowance is attached to this position equivalent to $4,273
25. Subsidised housing
26. Free relocation
27. Air-conditioning subsidy
28. 1 reimbursed return trip to Perth each year
About the Role
As a Lead School Psychologist, you will provide professional leadership and support to a dedicated and dynamic team of school psychologists across the Pilbara region. The team comprises a mixture of graduate, provisional and experienced psychologists. You will work collaboratively with the other Lead School Psychologist in the Pilbara Education Region in developing the team of school psychologists and leading the professional development and practice standards across the team. Travel within and external to the Pilbara region will be required, including overnight stays.
As Lead School Psychologist, you will be directly accountable to the Director of Education and professionally accountable to the Department’s Chief Psychologist, with your practice guided and directed by Department policies and guidelines and the Psychology Board of Australia’s professional standards. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing leadership and access to professional support and learning for all School Psychologists, including ensuring professional supervision for provisionally registered psychologists to achieve standards outlined in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists. The position assures the quality of all School Psychologists’ practice meets the professional standards of the Department and the Board and also leads in the provision of contemporary psychological practices. Broad experience and capacity to provide leadership across all core areas of the service (mental health, learning, behaviour and disability) is required. Additionally, the successful applicant will provide direct advice to the Director of Schools, Principals and the system in the assessment and response to complex issues and situations, including incident management.
Advanced Skills School Psychologist (ASSP) status is required for permanent appointment to a Lead School Psychologist position. Candidates with and without ASSP status are encouraged to apply to this position – if there is no suitable candidate with ASSP status identified, a candidate without ASSP status will be appointed for a 12-month fixed-term period only.
The ability to provide board-approved supervision would be advantageous.
Candidates with ASSP status who are eligible for permanent appointment may negotiate for a three (3) year placement, which would enable you to return to your substantive Department of Education role at the end of the three (3) year term. This arrangement would need approval from your line manager, so you are encouraged to discuss this with them before applying.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
The criteria align with Phase 3 described in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists.
29. Demonstrated highly-proficient skills and the application of scientific practitioner models that contribute to system-level understandings and decision making.
30. Demonstrated application of exemplary specialist knowledge and skills and the provision of leadership in the development of programs and interventions.
31. Demonstrated ability to clarify and communicate complex concepts and provide feedback and critical evaluation on the school psychology profession, system policy, direction and operation.
32. Demonstrated leadership of strategic partnerships to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs.
33. Demonstrated leadership and engagement in a variety of professional activities that indicate critical self-reflection, flexibility, exemplary practice and the development of learning communities
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further job related information:
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
34. A five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
35. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
36. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:
37. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
38. hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
39. obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
40. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
41. complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
42. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
43. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment
44. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
Employees are required to have achieved Advanced Skills School Psychologist status for permanent appointment to this position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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