Are you passionate about supporting young people? The Department of Education is looking for school based psychologists for the Biloela area. Full time availability is preferred but can be negotiated for the right candidate. Provisional psychologists are welcome to apply.

Being part of the Student Wellbeing program we aim to ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school. The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing program work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.

Job details

About Us:

Biloela State High School is an inclusive, innovative and progressive secondary school located in the Callide Valley.For a school our size we offer a wide range of subjects that cater to the diverse needs of our students.

Our staff are hardworking and dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for all students. Our core values of safety, being our best, acting respectfully and responsibly underpin everything we do at our school, and we are proud of our students' commitment to these values.Our strong links with our local primary schools have meant the transition process to secondary is uncomplicated and supported by staff across both sites. We are proud of our past students who graduated as active participants in society, take responsibility for their actions and engage in lifelong learning.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide advice on diagnoses provided by external professionals and monitor students' progress.
• Administer specialised psycho-educational assessment of students with learning and/or adjustment difficulties including assessments of cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional, social and adaptive functioning.
• Coordinate or assist in the implementation of specific professional in-service training programs for teachers, parents, schools and other professionals, both within and outside the department, for example - Supporting students' mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits:

• The ability to accrue extra leave to take time off during the school holidays
• PD allowance
• Access to fleet vehicles
• Regular peer supervision
• Laptop provided
• 75% Superannuation
• Professional Development Allowance
• Salary Sacrificing options
• Leave loading

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

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Further information

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

Documents

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

• CQR638594_25P - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants