• Part-time position, two days per week - three-year contract
• Generous salary packaging
• Supportive team-oriented environment

We have an exciting opportunity for a Child psychologist to work in our Child Health multi-disciplinary team as part of the School Readiness Funding initiative. This is an exciting new initiative that will provide you with an opportunity to work with kindergarten educators and families in the Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik and Yarra regions to build their capacity to support young children's learning in the key areas of:

• Improved speech, language, social interaction and early literacy outcomes
• Self-regulation and positive and pro-social behaviours
• Social and emotional wellbeing

Your motivation, interpersonal skills, and expertise as a Child Psychologist will see you excel in this role as you:

• Excellent communication and rapport building skills to ensure positive relationships are built with internal and external stakeholders
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary paediatric allied health team

What you will need:

• Approved qualification in Psychology and full AHPRA registration - endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology is preferred
• Experience working with children in an early primary/preschool setting with families who may be experiencing hardship
• Experience in building capacity of educators and parents through coaching, modelling, group training, case consultation support
• Ability to be part of a mobile workforce and travel to kindergartens within Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik and Yarra regions

About us

We pride ourselves on our supportive attitude and culture, built on our core values of Dignity in everything we do, Quality matters and It takes passion. Our Child Health team is passionate about what we do and we make a significant difference to our clients' health and well-being.

For enquiries, call Julie Wiltshire on Mob: 0409 327049

Please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter.

Banyule Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring recruitment processes are fair to all candidates.

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