The Department of Education aims to transform the way Tasmanians access education, training and information services, provide a fresh and exciting approach to lifelong learning and build an education system that inspires and supports all learners to succeed as connected, resilient, creative and curious thinkers.

Duties

Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing – Start date of 6 February 2023

Hours per fortnight

Up to 70 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award.
• Registration as a Psychologist within Tasmania in accordance with the provisions of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 2010 or possesses a degree with a fourth year qualification in Psychology which will enable registration following two years of supervised practice as a School Psychologist
• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).

Desirable Requirements

• A current driver’s licence.
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department of Education HR Recruitment and Employment phone +61 3 6165 6285.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Sally Rayner
Title: Student Support Leader
Phone: 0437 898 825
Email: [email protected]