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School Psychologist
School Psychologist
Salary Range: $87,447 – $125,498 (PN: 08406, several)
Details: Are you a psychologist who enjoys working with children or young people? Are you looking for a job with a broad range of opportunities, including working in the area of prevention and early intervention?
ACT Education is seeking applicants for several permanent School Psychologist positions. We have positions available now, either working full time or part time. School Psychologists enjoy the benefits of teacher-based conditions and strong professional support. Provisional Psychologists who anticipate gaining general registration in the coming months are encouraged to apply.
Our School Psychologists work with students, their families and teachers to identify and address barriers to learning and mental wellbeing. In this role you will:
conduct assessments in learning, social, emotional and behavioural domains and communicate assessment results and recommendations to parents or carers, teachers and relevant professionals
- consult with parents or carers, teachers, school executive, external agencies and other members of the school community about interventions, services and support for students
- identify and assess mental health issues and provide follow up support or refer to other mental health services
- provide psychological intervention for a range of issues affecting children and young people and where appropriate their parents or carers
- assist in the design and evaluation of effective prevention, early intervention and support programs for individuals, groups and school populations
- The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements
Prior to commencing in this role applicants require:
- Current general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applications will be considered for provisional psychologists who anticipate gaining general registration in the coming months.
- A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information refer to https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804
- It is highly desirable applicants hold a current Australian drivers’ licence.
Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill identical vacancies on a temporary or permanent basis over the next 12 months.
These positions are under the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2018-2022 and as such, a 12-month probation period will apply to applicants who are not existing ACTPS permanent employees. For interstate applicants, who are offered a permanent position, support towards relocation costs will be considered in accordance with the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2018-2022.
How to apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au
Contact Officer: Amie Corrigan N/A [email protected]
For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au
Applications Close: 15 August 2023