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Psychologist - Thuringowa State High School and Weir State School
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Are you passionate about supporting young people?
The Department of Education in the North Queensland region is looking for a Psychologist to join our school-based wellbeing teams at Thuringowa State High School
and Weir State School.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this
exciting early-intervention service and making an incredible difference in the lives of young people in an educational setting, then this is the role for you.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NQR637504/25P |
| Closing date | 29-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rachel Taylor |
| Contact details | 0460 031 756 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Role
The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns in two of our Townsville-based schools, working across primary and secondary school.
Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Package work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.
As the Psychologist you will:
- Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for the enhancement of all students' learning;
- Provide services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Benefits
What you can expect in return:
- Flexible work options, including the possibility to accrue time off for school holidays;
- Superannuation available at a rate of 12.75%;
- Salary packaging;
- Ongoing and regular internal supervision in group and individual formats;
- Peer supervision;
- PD Allowance; and
- Work phone and laptop supplied.
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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.
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NQR637504_25P - Role Description (PDF, 143KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
