Sss Psychologist

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and learning

Competitive salary with progression

Salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Department of Education & Training, Victoria is seeking a qualified Psychologist to join our Student Support Services (SSS) in Swan Hill. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams, supporting schools to address barriers to student access, preparation, and progress toward educational goals.

The role focuses on building school capability to foster student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing at multiple levels, with opportunities for professional development and impact across our education

Qualifications

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology.
• Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Student Support Services (SSS) teams to support schools in addressing barriers affecting students' access, preparation, and progress to educational goals.
• Help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing at individual, group, school, and area levels.

Education

Graduate/postgraduate degree in Psychology

Full registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

The Department of Education is looking for skilled and passionate Psychologists to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) teams in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential. About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. Why Student Support Services? SSS comprise a broad range of allied health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, and social workers. 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. This position is based in Swan Hill. 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: A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology, a full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA, and a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check. Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide the name and contact details of two professional referees . 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 pertaining to the role, please contact Helen Martin - SSS Manager - [e-mail]. 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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 2 November 2026.