Are you a passionate and experienced Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing and mental health of students across Queensland? The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated Senior Clinician State-Wide Wellbeing to lead and influence the delivery of statewide student wellbeing services in Queensland state schools.

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of student wellbeing and mental health services, ensuring that every student has the support they need to thrive in their learning journey.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role

As the Senior Clinician State-Wide Wellbeing, you will provide strategic and professional leadership, governance, and expert advice for Psychology services delivered in schools and regions. This may also expand to include social work, and youth work services, as required.

You will work closely with the Central Office Student Wellbeing management team and regions to support student wellbeing services across the state.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving the delivery of evidence-based wellbeing services across Queensland state schools, including in regional, rural, and remote areas.
• Providing professional advice to develop strategies, design programs, and support clinical governance.
• Providing clinical expertise and supervision to professionals across the state.
• Managing systems to ensure effective service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to meet key deliverables aligned with the department's strategic priorities.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader and Psychologist who holds:

• Expert clinical and professional knowledge to support and influence the delivery of wellbeing services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisational skills to drive key initiatives.
• A collaborative and innovative approach to leadership.
• An understanding of government priorities and the education sector (highly valued).

Mandatory requirements:

• Current general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
• Board-approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Interested? To Apply:

• A current resume (no more than 3 pages) outlining your qualifications, skills, and experience.
• A brief statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the leadership competencies outlined in the 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.

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.

• CO688524_26T Role Description (PDF, 302KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants