Student Support Services Clinician (Psychologist, Speech Pathologist or Social Worker)

About the role

The Department of Education is looking for a skilled and passionate clinician (psychologist, speech pathologist or social worker) to join its Student Support Services (SSS) team in the Yarra SSS Network. The role supports schools in addressing barriers that affect students' access, preparation and progress toward their educational goals. It is based in the Yarra Network and is an ongoing 0.4 FTE position (about 2 days a week).

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level psychology support services to school-age students to improve their learning.
• Undertake advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and schools.
• Assist the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to student wellbeing policy development.
• Provide leadership, professionally and operationally, within a multi-disciplinary student support team.
• Support teachers in developing educational programs, especially for students with additional needs.
• Give authoritative professional advice on issues involving student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with and advise other SSS team members on complex cases.
• Contribute to the professional development of other SSS team members.
• Liaise with community service organisations, DHHS, hospitals, specialist programs and other professionals about students' support needs.

Required profile

• Psychologist: a graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology and full registration with AHPRA.
• Speech Pathologist: a graduate or post-graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for SPA registration.
• Social Worker: a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
• A current Australian driver's licence and a Working with Children check.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• A competitive salary with salary progression and salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements, including the option to purchase additional leave.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) and a curriculum vitae. Further details are available in the attached position description.