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Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive psychology service to schools including undertaking psychological assessments, counselling and referral for students and families.
The position of Psychologist has a focus on:
Supporting the development and implementation of student wellbeing across the College.
Working collaboratively to implement programs for students deemed `At Risk¿.
Conducting psychological assessments, analysing results and implementing recommendations to support students.
Providing 1:1 counselling for students dealing with emotional, social and behavioural issues/concerns.
The Psychologist works under the direction of the Director of Student Services. Alongside the Student Wellbeing Team.
Provide high quality case management and support to students.
Undertake individual and/or group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students to assist them in enhancing their capacity to self-manage their social, emotional and educational needs.
Administer assessments and diagnosis in order to provide advice to staff, students and families.
Keep thorough and extensive case notes to create transparency and accountability.
Work in collaboration with the broader wellbeing team.
Where appropriate, contribute to whole school, year level and small group programs.
Develop and implement Department of Education (DE) and College procedures and policies to support and foster the wellbeing of students.
Establish and maintain links with Student Support Services, school networks and relevant support agencies with a view to optimising service provision to students.
Provide advice in the identification and analysis of emerging student wellbeing issues and coordinate specialist advice on the range of appropriate interventions for College staff to use in classrooms.
Actively participate in professional development activities and programs and share knowledge and expertise with other staff.
Work as a key member of the Student Wellbeing Team to ensure uniformity of action and purpose across the College in matters relating to student wellbeing.
Qualifications
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Please ensure that your application includes:
- A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
At Lalor North Secondary College, we are an aspiring community of diverse learners in Melbourne¿s Northern
suburbs dedicated to progressive and innovative approaches to education to meet the individual needs of every learner. We aim to fully embrace the vision of the Department of Education and Training¿s Framework for Improvement in Student Outcomes 2.0 because we understand that wellbeing is central to all aspects of learning. Student wellbeing as expressed in our student attitudes data is high in all categories. We have strong relationships with our families, many of whom attend college assemblies.
We have a very high focus upon the close relationship between academic success and wellbeing for all. This can be seen in design of our positive learning environments, very close partnerships with our families, and in the opportunities and services that emerge from close links with many external organisations.
We believe that every learner is unique, has unlimited potential for growth, and that authentic, inquiring
Relationships with every student can yield higher levels of confidence, a sense of belonging, safety and wellbeing, and belief in the ability to achieve strongly in ways meaningful for the young person.
The college enjoys an expansive treed setting, where we promote growth of endemic native flora and fauna.
The beautiful natural setting provides the backdrop for our excellent academic, recreational, and sporting facilities.
We seek to achieve unparalleled levels of student voice and agency in learning and in our community. For example, students form part of all employment panels at the college.
We encourage student involvement in the care of our natural environment.
Our school is a smaller secondary college, with a `family-like¿ community feeling. Currently we have approximately 380 students from 7 to 12, and we are experiencing substantial growth in enrolments, student numbers having increased by 30% across the college over the last three years.
