Do you have a passion for supporting the mental health of children and young people?
Ready to be part of a vibrant, expanding team of professionals making a real impact across the South East Region of Queensland?
If so, we'd love to have you on board; this is your chance to make a difference
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.60FTE), 45.6 hours per fortnight.
About The Department
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 .
What Your Day Will Look Like
Every day, you'll apply your clinical knowledge and decision-making to deliver targeted therapeutic interventions that address mild to moderate mental health needs of students and make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people.
Collaborating with key school staff and working directly with students and families, you'll support the mental health needs of students, ensure exceptional service standards, and contribute to innovative approaches in supporting the needs of young people in an education setting.
Through mentorship, leadership, and community engagement, your role will profoundly impact the lives of families while advancing professional practices.
Benefits
FREE Group and Individual Supervision
Flexible school holiday arrangements - including work from home
Opportunity to accrue additional leave
Connection and consultation with other EQ Psychologists
Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
Opportunities for individual and group interventions and assessments with a diverse range of presentations
Utilisation of regional resources and assessments
Manageable case load and record keeping built in to your day
A diverse work culture
Career development
Professional development opportunities and allowance
Education opportunities, Study and Research
Paid reproductive and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
Superannuation ******%) and leave loading (17.5%)
Why work with us
A recent survey of South East Regional School Psychologists found that 100% of current school Psychologist staff have indicated that they would recommend working for Education Queensland to other Psychologists.
Current School Psychologists have identified they value
The sense of belonging in a school,
Professional development opportunities,
School holiday flexibility,
Supportive school and regional teams,
Working with young people and
Work/life balance as the best parts of working for Education Queensland
About The Role
Please note this position is 0.60 permanent FTE in the Scenic Rim.
This role is a permanent part-time position with South East Region Wellbeing Workforce.
The successful applicant will work within a flexible cluster model supporting six schools which are:
Darlington State School
Hillview State School
Maroon State School
Rathdowney State School
Tamrookum State School
Veresdale Scrub State School
Please contact the panel chair with any questions.
Contact Name: Lee Gale, Senior Advisor - Psychology ************
Closing Date: 03 December ****
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested?
To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
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