Ongoing Part time (0.8 FTE) role
The Department of Education is looking for a skilled and driven Psychologist 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.
You will provide comprehensive psychological services to schools and students across the Area, this may include assessment and support for highly vulnerable students, students with learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, mental health concerns, disabilities and school transitions. Psychologists also play a vital role in response to critical incidents within the school communities.
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 SSS is the job for you.
About the Role
SSS comprise a broad range of allied health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists 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; hybrid working model - balance of work from office/schools and home (3 x office/school days and 2 x home - with flexibility due to needs of the work).
- Access to fleet cars to support your travel & engagement with schools.
- Generous VPS leave entitlements, including Study Leave, Professional Development Leave, Reproductive Health and Wellbeing leave, parental leave with no waiting period.
- Purchasing additional leave- up to a 48/52 arrangement.
- Victorian Public Service entitlements that include opportunities for working across programs, mobility payments, secondments and leadership development opportunities.
- Professional supervision.
- Access to a suite of Statewide Employee Wellbeing Services that include a focus on psychological & financial health, career & legal advice and health prevention such as nutrition, physical and emotional wellbeing.
- A competitive salary with salary progression.
- A range of salary packaging options.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
Required: A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology. Full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA). Possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.
Attributes
Expert advice: You will be required to provide advice that will influence the development of teaching and learning strategies and student wellbeing programs for school leadership teams.
Communication: We are looking for highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills as liaison with a range of people in the education community and beyond is a regular activity.
Flexibility: The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required.
Collaborative approach: You will have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in respect to complex cases, including supporting teachers in the development of educational programs to improve student learning, particularly for students with additional needs.
This is a 0.8FTE ongoing position, with the possibility of increasing to full time. The base location can be either Gisborne or Castlemaine. Candidates are requested to submit a resume, cover letter and response to the key selection criteria
For more details see the position description at careers.vic.gov.au or contact Emma Brooks - 0419 023 060 or [email protected].
Further information:
For more information regarding the Department's allied health workforce and working in regions visit the links below:
DET Allied Health Careers
Regional Careers (education.vic.gov.au)
Additional information about the Department's regional model is available via this link- Regions (education.vic.gov.au).
The Department of Education 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 People Division via email: [email protected]
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.
Applications close on : 15-Sep-2026
