Psychologist - Central Queensland Region (Talent Pool)

Queensland Government; Davao City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government body in the Davao Region is seeking school-based psychologists to support students with mental health concerns. The role involves working in schools and being part of existing support teams, assisting students with mild to moderate issues. Provisional psychologists are welcome to apply, and regular supervision will be provided, along with various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Comprehensive induction

Extra leave during school holidays

Professional Development Allowance

Access to fleet vehicles

Laptop provided

12.75% Superannuation

Relocation supports available

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students' mental health.
• Willingness to undergo supervision and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with mental health concerns.
• Work as part of an established student support team.
• Contribute to the overall wellbeing of students.

Skills

Support for young people's mental health

Ability to work in schools

Experience with mild to moderate mental health concerns

Provisional or early career psychologists welcome

Education

Currently enrolled in psychology studies

Provisional psychologist registration

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health?

The Department of Education is looking for school-based psychologists for the Central Queensland Region.

Full time availability is preferred but part time positions may be negotiated for the right candidate. Provisional psychologists are welcome to apply.

The pool stays current for 12 months and will allow applicants to be employed for short contract positions, up to 6 months in a range of schools across the region. Applicants seeking permanent or temporary positions at individual schools are also encouraged to apply directly through Smart Jobs when these positions are advertised.

A Role with Purpose

The Student Wellbeing Workforce aims to ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school. The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Workforce program work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Provisional psychologists and early career Psychologists are encouraged to apply. Supervision is provided, and supervision for the internship program and clinical registrar program can be provided for this position.

Students currently completing their studies are also welcome to apply but will not be interviewed until their university course is completed.

Benefits Of The Position

• Regular supervision, with weekly supervision provided for the first three months (general registered, those undergoing internships or registrar program will be provided with pro-rata supervision to meet AHPRA requirements).
• Comprehensive induction
• The ability to accrue extra leave to take time off during the school holidays
• PD allowance
• Access to fleet vehicles
• Regular peer supervision
• Laptop provided
• 12.75% Superannuation
• Professional Development Allowance
• Salary Sacrificing options
• Leave loading
• Internal Professional Development
• Relocation supports available for the right applicant

Start your Journey

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work