SSS Psychologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and learning

Salary progression

Salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Department of Education in Swan Hill is seeking a qualified psychologist to join the Student Support Services (SSS) team. The role focuses on addressing barriers to student access, progress and wellbeing within schools in the Swan Hill area.

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting to support students, families and educators, contributing to improved outcomes and wellbeing across the school community.

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.
• Must address the selection criteria and provide two professional referees.

Responsibilities

• Support schools through the Student Support Services (SSS) to address barriers affecting student access, progress and well-being.
• Collaborate as part of an area-based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team.
• Contribute to building school capability to support student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

Education

Graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology

Job description

If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role in the Student Support Services (SSS) is the job for you. This position is based in Swan Hill. 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.

What can we offer you?

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;
• 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 - [emailprotected] . 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.