An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated Psychologist to join Student Support Services (SSS) working in the Department of Education (DET) Inner East Area.

SSS Psychologists work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support students, families, teachers and schools. You will utilise current evidence based high quality programs and strategies to be able to influence and build the capability of teachers and schools to support the wellbeing of their students and, work collaboratively with other professionals in respect to complex cases. Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required are key requirements for this position.

This position is based within the Student Support Services in the Inner East Team, North East Victoria Region, Glen Waverley.FTE 1.0  fixed term commencing January 27 2021 ending 30/06/2022. The purpose of Student Support Services is to assist children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve their educational and developmental potential through the provision of a range of strategies and specialised supports at individual, class, school and area levels.

As a Psychologist with Student Support Services, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary area-based team to build the capabilities of schools to support children and young people to access education. You will provide a comprehensive range of Psychology service to school aged students to improve student wellbeing and learning. You will have highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to liaise with a range of people in the education community and support services.

For more details please see the attached position description. Contact: Rose Stewart Phone:  0433 736 384

Department of Education and Training is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position. If you require assistance, with the recruitment process, have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please communicate with the contact person listed on this job advertisement or contact the People Division via email: [email protected], using the subject line: Psychologist - Student Support Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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