About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
The Senior Advisor, Psychology position is based in the Department of Education South East Regional Office in Hope Island. The role provides professional supervision to psychologists based in schools across the South East Region.
The Senior Advisor, Psychology will receive supervision from the Principal Advisor, Psychology in Central Office, as well as peer supervision with colleagues in the region.
The role is 1.0 FTE (full time) and will involve strategic interaction with the regional wellbeing team comprising of:
- Senior Advisors Social Work
- Senior Advisors Psychology
- Senior Guidance Officer
- Corporate Services Officer
- Principal Advisor Mental Health
- Manager - Wellbeing Workforce
Mandatory Requirements:
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification in Psychology and general registration with AHPRA, or ifa new graduate, must hold provisional registration with AHPRA with a supervision plan approved by the PsychologyBoard of Australia prior to the commencement of employment.
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, registered health practitioners working within their professional capacity must hold valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at all times during their employment for the purpose of satisfying the exemption requirements of the Act.
Key functions of the position:
- Contribute to the development of statewide programs, policies, operational standards and procedures for the delivery of high-quality psychology services across the region.
- Provide leadership and professional supervision to psychologists at a regional level, in collaboration with regional and school management, in the delivery of safe, high quality effective services.
- Oversee the research, development, implementation and evaluation of validated clinical practices, policies and protocols relating to the practice of psychology across the region.
- Provide strategic advice to the senior officers to inform strategic decision making on state-wide psychology service provision which enables the achievement of the department's Strategic Plan.
- Identify professional development needs and proactively plan, implement and evaluate training and development initiatives for psychology to support career progression and clinical advancement schemes.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration networks with state schools within the region, with other regions, and with other relevant agencies and stakeholders such as other government departments and relevant professional bodies to achieve positive educational outcomes and support students' wellbeing and mental health.
If you think this role is your next opportunity, please read the role description linked below and submit your application as soon as possible.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may 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.
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.