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About this job
ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school in Nillumbik Shire, northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care and respect.
We are seeking an appropriately qualified, highly skilled School Psychologist to join our wonderful and supportive team on a full time or part time basis. This is a 12 month parental leave replacement position.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to work in a school setting. This role will provide psychological services to students predominantly in the Senior School, with the capacity to provide support to Junior School students. It will involve working collaboratively with staff, families, external allied health professionals and community organisations.
In this position, the Psychological services will involve reviewing and interpreting psychological, cognitive, and educational assessments, counselling and consultation with students, parents and school staff. It will also require specific strengths and experience in supporting adolescent mental health, gifted and high-ability learners in a school setting. The School Psychologist will work collaboratively with the Students Services Team and key staff to identify psychological, cognitive, educational, and general well-being concerns, as well as manage referrals to external allied health professionals and/or develop management plans for students within the school setting.
What we offer:
- A role at a school that grows the hearts and minds of our students and community
- A competitive salary and benefits
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Option to work from home during school holidays
- Supportive and collegiate team
- Free on-site parking
- On-site café
- Free access to the College gym, close to walking tracks in a tranquil yet energetic environment
- Employee Assistance Program
What you bring to the role:
- Appropriate qualifications
- Experience working with similarly aged students/teens with a variety of needs
- You are naturally collaborative and an expert at building relationships, and love working with people
Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop!
View Position Description and learn more about ELTHAM College.
Please click on ‘Apply’ via Seek or email your cover letter, resume and references to employment@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.
ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. 1359 (2022). All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/abouteltham/policies/.
Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia.