Metropolitan South Region is seeking qualified general or provisional registered psychologists who have a passion to work with students, parents, carers and school communities.
We are recruiting for a number of schools, including:

• Brassall State School
• Macleay Island State School

Job details

About Brassall State School:
Brassall State School, with an enrolment of approximately 600 students, fosters a nurturing and inclusive learning environment supported by a diverse, cohesive, and committed team of educators and staff. Central to its approach is a strong multidisciplinary team already in place, dedicated to supporting students with challenges through tailored interventions and collaborative care. This team works closely with classroom teachers and families to ensure each student has the opportunity to thrive. The school's culture emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to student wellbeing and success.

About Macleay Island State School:

Macleay Island State School is a Prep to Year 6 Primary School situated on picturesque Macleay Island in Moreton Bay, 15 minutes from the coast off Brisbane.

Supporting our students to achieve the best they can be is personified by our school rules of 'Be Safe', 'Be Respectful' and 'Be A Learner'.

About the Role:

As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team working in a school, you will connect with students, staff, parents, carers and the broader community. This position provides services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.
The FTE is negotiable with both full time and part time fractions available and open to consideration with the successful applicants.

Responsibilities Include:

• Individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students, parents and families.
• Support and manage diagnoses from external providers, monitoring students' progress.
• Assist school communities to respond to critical incidents and provide counselling and support to affected students.
• Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community health agencies.
• Complete the minimum requirements for 30 hours of professional development activities annually in line with the Psychology Board of Australia registration standards.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

What you can expect in return:

• Part-time and full-time options available.
• 5% superannuation.
• Competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
• Annual leave loading (17.5%).
• 38-hour week.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• A written response no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role addressing the key capabilities as outlined in How You May Be Assessed section of the attached role description.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSR640014_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants