School Psychologist & Student Support Specialist

Department of Education Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Geelong is seeking a qualified health and education professional to join the Student Support Services team. The role focuses on assessment, consultation, and program advice to improve teaching, learning and wellbeing for students requiring support, across the Barwon Area and South Western Victoria Region.

You will work with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and social workers in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting, providing

Qualifications

• Psychologist: A graduate or post-graduate qualification in psychology; full Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA).
• Occupational Therapist: A graduate or post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy; registration as an occupational therapist with AHPRA.
• Social Worker: A graduate or post-graduate degree in social work or equivalent; eligibility for membership of the Australia Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, consultation, support, and program advice to improve teaching, learning and wellbeing strategies for students requiring support.
• Collaborate with other SSS team members; engage in report-writing, liaison and networking with education community stakeholders.
• Work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver student-centered services.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Psychology degree

Occupational Therapy degree

Social Work degree

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Geelong is seeking a qualified health and education professional to join the Student Support Services team. The role focuses on assessment, consultation, and program advice to improve teaching, learning and wellbeing for students requiring support, across the Barwon Area and South Western Victoria Region.

You will work with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and social workers in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting, providing