About the Department

The role of the Department of Education 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.

About the Division

Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as 5 central Divisions. Student Support Services (SSS) comprise the Allied Health professions of psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists and behaviour analysts.

SSS staff are part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team and, together with the Area school improvement team, help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. To achieve these outcomes, SSS work in a multidisciplinary way to plan and deliver services in collaboration with schools in a multi-tiered system of support. SSS services include consultation, provision of a range of strategies and specialised support at individual, group, classroom, school, and Area levels.

Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level.

As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.

About the Role

As the Psychologist with Student Support Services, you will be required to work as part of a small multidisciplinary Area-based team to build the capabilities of student support services and schools to support children and young people to manage complex behaviours and access their education.

You will provide a range of psychology supports to the SSS Workforce and to school-aged students to improve student learning. You will have highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills that enable you to liaise effectively with a range of people in the education community and beyond.

The purpose of Student Support Services is to assist children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve their educational and developmental potential through the provision of a range of strategies and specialised support at individual, group, school and network levels.

Student Support Services (SSS) do vital work in supporting students' health and wellbeing - particularly our most vulnerable students - and SSS are critical to building an excellent education system that reduces the impact of disadvantage.

The successful applicant will be required to work from our Bentleigh office but move across Bayside as/when required. Supervision and peer support is available within the team.

Attributes

Are you passionate about supporting workforces and schools to manage complex student behaviour, helping students achieve their educational goals and coordinating with other professionals to achieve student outcomes. As a Psychologist working with Bayside Peninsula, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners from diverse families by providing specialist psychology support to schools and students. You'll work in a vibrant, growing area with a supportive community, enjoying professional growth opportunities and the chance to make a difference every day. If you're ready to bring your expertise into a collaborative, dynamic school environment where your skills are valued and your work truly matters, we want to hear from you!

Your specialist expertise as a Psychologist with allied health experience coupled with knowledge of student wellbeing issues and skills in providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders within the education community, will be highly regarded. Apply now, don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity to be part of an inspiring Student support services in the Bayside Peninsula Areas dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential.

What can we offer you?

The work we do matters greatly, and there are few comparable opportunities to shape the life of children and young people for the better.

You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:

* flexible working arrangements;

* professional development and learning opportunities;

* a competitive salary with salary progression;

* a range of salary packaging options; and

* generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.

We know that the success of our State depends on the success of our people. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the big picture, and the future success of our children and our State, then a career working in our SSS allied health workforce is for you.

Required qualifications and Experience

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology and Full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA).
• A valid Working with Children Check and full Drivers' License is required for this position.
• Ability to work flexibly, as Student Support Services is a front-line service requiring rapid response.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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 and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information please contact: Alex Williams on 0429 552 680. For the right candidate, flexible start dates can be negotiated including reduced time fractions.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications Close 11:59pm on Sunday, 9 March 2025