Catholic Education in Western Australia (CEWA) is the second largest education provider in the State. We cater for more than 76,000 students in 162 schools.
CEWA strives to create progressive environments that enhance learning. Our culture is underpinned by our Vision, Quality Catholic Education (QCE) Elements and CECWA’ Strategic Directions. Our aspiration is to build Catholic Schools of Excellence, underpinned by their evangelising Mission, in a system where all students, staff and parents are empowered as active members of their school and parish communities.
Job description:
Psychologist
Psychology, Capability and Wellbeing Team
The Role
This is a full-time position commencing as soon as possible.
To perform the duties of a psychologist for Catholic Education Western Australia. The psychologist will have responsibility for a group of Catholic schools in Western Australia. The psychologist provides specialist skills and works collaboratively with Catholic schools, Catholic communities and other professionals in meeting the psychological and educational needs associated with student learning, behaviour, attendance, crisis response, mental health and wellbeing.
Primary Accountabilities include:
• Work collaboratively with principals, teachers, parents and external agencies in relation to student mental health, behaviour, attendance and learning.
• Provide consultation to Catholic school staff through a case management model.
• Assist Catholic schools with the development and implementation of whole school multi-tiered systems, policies, processes and programs relevant to student learning, behaviour, attendance mental health.
• Administer psychological assessments to appraise the cognitive, psychological, social and behavioural functioning of students and provide schools and parents with written and verbal reports.
• Assist with the assessment and referral of students when concern for possible harm to themselves or others.
• Assist with the development of plans and provide documentation to support applications for additional services.
• Build capacity of Catholic education staff through planning, developing and delivering professional learning and training relating to specific areas of need and system priorities.
Your Background
• Hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles full or provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
• Commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education
• Demonstrated skills in the provision of contemporary evidence-based psychological practices asit relates to children, young people and schools
• Ability to complete psychometric assessments, develop interventions and make recommendations
• Ability to systematically collect, interpret and integrate data to summarise findings and evaluate intervention effectiveness
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of appropriate programs, interventions andevaluations at the school community, network, regional and systemic level
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a highly productive environments as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to engage in effective ethical and professional decision- making that reflects recognition of the Catholic ethos and the diverse needs of children, families and schools
What we can offer you
• Additional leave entitlements (over Christmas 4 days)
• Relocation entitlements
• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging
• Free onsite parking
• Corporate healthcare rates
• Heritage listed work environment
• Staff canteen service
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program.
Further Information: Please refer to the Position Description for additional details. For a copy please email [email protected]
Contact Person: Fiona Currans – Lead Psychologist on 0477 301 280 or email [email protected]
To Apply please click on the Apply now button
Interested applicants must submit a short summary addressing the selection criteria and their curriculum vitae, including the names and contact numbers of at least two work related referees (current/past line managers).
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must be provided by the successful applicant.
Catholic Education WA reserves the right to commence shortlisting immediately.
Where to? All applications are to reach The Executive Director of Catholic Education, Catholic Education Office of WA via the Apply now button no later than 5pm Friday 23 September 2022.
Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from culturally diverse background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability or medical condition who meet the requirements of this position. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.