An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and energetic Allied Health professional to join Student Support Services (SSS) in the North East Melbourne Area within the Yarra network of schools. You will be highly motivated and assist to lead a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to support schools in providing student wellbeing services and improving student learning outcomes. You will be innovative and flexible, with the ability to work within your team, and help lead your team in delivering evidence-based initiatives in schools. You will contribute to the wider Area approach to identifying barriers to student learning and wellbeing. For more information see the Departments website DE Allied Health Careers.

Student Support Services (SSS) assists children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve their educational and developmental potential. We do this through the provision of a range of strategies and specialised support at the individual, group, school, and team level within a Department Area. SSS staff work collaboratively with schools, students, and parents to facilitate improved emotional health and wellbeing for students.

As an AH4 SSS clinician you will:

• Manage the delivery and quality of student wellbeing support services including response to critical incidents.
• Co-ordinate the management of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop and implement strategies for the delivery of student support services within schools.
• Co-lead, professionally and operationally, a student support services team.
• Provide professional leadership that supports the work of others and their professional development.
• Develop programs that support schools, teachers and students that improve learning, particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
• Provide authoritative professional advice to management, school leaders and team members.
• Advise and direct team members in respect to complex cases.
• Liaises with community service organisations, DFFH, hospitals, specialist programs and other professionals regarding the support needs for students.

For more details regarding this position please see the attached position description applicable to your professional qualification ie. psychologist, social worker or behaviour analyst.

The position is full-time (1.0FTE) and fixed-term from 13/5/24 to 24/1/25. The position services the Yarra network of schools and is based in Fitzroy.

The Department values 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website , HRWeb and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person

Information about the Department of Education and Training's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.

Applications close [06 May 2024]