School Psychologist - Professional Support (South) - 975871

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania seeks a School Psychologist to join its Professional Support team in the Southern Region. You will work in schools as part of a multidisciplinary team providing psychological services to students and families.

Responsibilities include assessment, counselling, and programs for individuals and groups, with collaboration with school staff and external health professionals. This role supports participation, engagement and achievement.

Qualifications

• Tasmanian Teaching Service qualifications are required.
• Registration as a Psychologist in Tasmania or eligible after two years supervised practice.
• Current Tasmanian RWVP clearance.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

Responsibilities

• Provide child and adolescent psychological services in schools.
• Contribute to capacity building to improve access, participation, and achievement.
• Lead assessment, diagnosis, counselling and group programs.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents and health professionals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & diagnosis

Counselling

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Tasmania RWVP

Driver's license

APS membership eligibility

Job description

School Psychologist - Professional Support (South) - 975871

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Professional Support (Southern Region)

Award/Classification:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - School Psychologist Band 1

$81,762 to $122,393 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students.

Are you a psychologist starting out or considering the next step in your career?

Are you passionate about enhancing school participation and achievement for children and young people?

DECYP school psychologists provide evidence-based interventions for learning, engagement and positive student outcomes.

Tasmania is a truly remarkable place to work and live. Enjoy the benefits of the ideal work-life balance, surrounded by stunning nature with pristine beaches close by. Explore the many unique galleries, museums and festivals the island offers, and delight in the incredible produce and food culture.

The Team

You will be welcomed into a highly supportive, team-based environment. You will be a member of your schools’ multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team including a speech and language pathologist, school social worker, school health nurse and teaching staff. Your regional and statewide speech and language pathologist teams stays connected via regular online and face to face meetings.

About the Role

Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students.

As a DECYP School Psychologist you will:

• be part of an innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary student support service
• use your clinical skills to provide a wide range of services including: assessment and diagnosis, counselling therapy and programs for individuals and groups, consultation and collaboration with school staff, parents and other health professionals and organisations.
• provide leadership, advice and support to build capacity in school communities to improve students’ access, participation and achievement.
• Opportunities to work with children and young people with a diverse range of learning and support needs.
• Supervision, support and mentoring tailored to your needs
• Flexibility to manage service delivery and pursue specific areas of interest and skill development
• Access to a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic resources
• A wide range of professional learning opportunities including regular discipline-specific and interprofessional activities
• Opportunities for involvement in educating our future workforce through collaboration with the University of Tasmania and other tertiary institutions.

Visit our web site for further information about working with us.

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award.
• Registration as a Psychologist within Tasmania in accordance with the provisions of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 2010 or possesses a degree with a fourth-year qualification in Psychology which will enable registration following two years of supervised practice as a School Psychologist. Identification check
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• A current driver's licence.
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values-based culture.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - School Psychologist Band 1

$81,762 to $122,393 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - School Psychologist Band 1

$81,762 to $122,393 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students.