Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health?

The Department of Education is looking for school-based psychologists for the Central Queensland Region.

Full time availability is preferred but part time positions may be negotiated for the right candidate. Provisional psychologists are welcome to apply.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

The pool stays current for 12 months and will allow applicants to be employed for short contract positions, up to 6 months in a range of schools across the region. Applicants seeking permanent or temporary positions at individual schools are also encouraged to apply directly through Smart Jobs when these positions are advertised.

A Role with Purpose

The Student Wellbeing Workforce aims 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 Workforce program work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Provisional psychologists and early career Psychologists are encouraged to apply. Supervision is provided, and supervision for the internship program and clinical registrar program can be provided for this position.

Students currently completing their studies are also welcome to apply but will not be interviewed until their university course is completed.

Benefits of the position:

• Regular supervision, with weekly supervision provided for the first three months (general registered, those undergoing internships or registrar program will be provided with pro-rata supervision to meet AHPRA requirements).
• Comprehensive induction
• 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
• 12.75% Superannuation
• Professional Development Allowance
• Salary Sacrificing options
• Leave loading
• Internal Professional Development
• Relocation supports available for the right applicant

Start your Journey 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR647371_25T Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description