The role of the Department of Education & Training is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

A Full Time AH3 position is available until 8 July 2024, for a qualified Psychologist (with full AHPRA registration)

NOTE: Part time may be considered for the right applicant.

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified psychologist to work in the Southern Melbourne Area, SEVR. Psychologists assess and develop strategies to address emotional and mental health needs of children, young people and their families, within an educational context. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support students and teachers, psychologists provide comprehensive psychological services to schools, to support student health and wellbeing. This can encompass a broad range of areas including: learning issues, cognitive issues, behavioural issues, disabilities, mental health, school and work transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, anger management, relationships, conflict, sexuality and drug/alcohol involvement.

The position will be based within the Student Support Services team (SSS), across the Southern Melbourne Area.

SSS work collaboratively with schools and an Area multi-disciplinary team to support student emotional health and wellbeing.

Peer supervision and support is available within the team structure.

For further details please contact: Sue Walker 0477 763 930

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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 Tuesday 03 October, 2023