About this job
Join Our Team of Wellbeing Professionals in the Granite Belt
Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? We are excited to offer dedicated professionals the opportunity to join our wellbeing services team in Granite Belt Cluster of schools (the geographical area around Stanthorpe). If you're a Psychologist with a commitment to supporting students through their challenges, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking skilled wellbeing professionals to contribute to our school-based support teams. As a member of these teams, you'll provide evidence-based counselling interventions for children from Prep through to Year 12 with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns. The students you'll be working with will be varied in presentation but may benefit from interventions to support them in developing emotional management skills, improving distress tolerance, managing their mood and supporting their interpersonal relationships. A knowledge of various counselling interventions will be necessary in this role.
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
- Thrive in a role with a varied caseload, particularly focusing on mild-to-moderate mental health concerns, and the provision of therapeutic interventions to address them.
- Bring experience in a similar role, with a background in working with young people considered a strong advantage.
- Are highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
- Flexibility: Choose from full-time or part-time options and enjoy the opportunity to accrue time off during term time to take during school holidays.
- Support for new staff: Structured onboarding to the psychologist role and education system, and regular check-ins and supervision tailored to your needs as you orient to your new role
- Connection with the school psychology network: access to regular peer support and supervision from other school psychologists
- Professional Development: Engage in specialised growth and learning opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Enjoy a 12.5% superannuation rate and salary packaging options.
- Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program and other supportive Department programs.
- Equipment Provided: Receive a laptop, mobile phone, and access to a fleet vehicle for school travel.
- Location: Work in the beautiful Granite Belt, a vibrant region renowned for its stunning national parks, cool-climate vineyards, and welcoming community, offering an exceptional lifestyle in the heart of Queensland.
Not familiar with the psychologist role in Education?
We recognise that many prospective candidates won't have worked in Education, and may want more information about how psychologists work in our system.
Please reach out if you would be interested in:
- Speaking with one of our school psychologist about the role and the experience of working in Education
- Visiting one of our schools to get a sense of the context you'll be working in
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); 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.
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