Salary: Lead School Psychologist - $158,140 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025As a Lead School Psychologist in the Southwest Education Region, you will be directly accountable to the Director of Education. You will also be professionally accountable to the Department's Chief Psychologist, with your practice guided and directed by Department Policies and Guidelines and the Psychology Board of Australia's (Board) professional standards.The RoleThe Lead School Psychologist will lead and manage services to schools in the Southwest Regional area. You will ensure effective deployment of School Psychologists and access to specialist school psychology resources. You will encourage and initiate consultative and collaborative intra and inter-agency partnerships.As a Lead School Psychologist, you will work collaboratively with other Lead School Psychologists, and you may be required to assist psychologists and principals across the Southwest Education Region.The Lead School Psychologist leads in the provision of contemporary psychological practice. Broad experience and capacity to provide leadership across all core areas of the service (mental health, learning, behaviour, cultural responsiveness, educational continuity, and incident management) will be advantageous. You will quality assure the practice of the school psychology team to ensure practice meets Department and school needs in accordance with the professional standards of the Department, the Psychology Board of Australia (Board), and standards outlined in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists. You will provide leadership and access to professional support and learning for school psychologists and ensure professional supervision for provisionally registered psychologists. Approval and experience as a Board approved supervisor will be considered favourably.Advanced Skills School Psychologist (ASSP) status is required for permanent appointment to a lead school psychologist position. Candidates with and without ASSP status are encouraged to apply to this position - if there is no suitable candidate with ASSP status identified, a candidate without ASSP status will be appointed for a 12 month fixed-term period only.Current permanent employees with ASSP status may negotiate for a three (3) year placement, which would enable you to return to your substantive role at the end of the three (3) year term. This arrangement would need approval from your line manager, so you are encouraged to discuss this with them before applying.The Lead School Psychologist provides direct advice to the Director of Education, principals, and the system in assessment, response, and critical evaluation of complex issues and situations, including emergency and critical incident management to uphold the regional provision of timely and agile responsiveness to address current and emerging needs of all schools and networks in the Southwest.Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.Minimum Requirements:Hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of AustraliaBe an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Have achieved Advanced Skills School Psychologist status for permanent appointment to this position.Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Your application should include:A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA five (5) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF):The criteria align with Phase 3 described in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists.Demonstrated highly-proficient skills and the application of scientific practitioner models that contribute to system-level understandings and decision making.Demonstrated application of exemplary specialist knowledge and skills and the provision of leadership in the development of programs and interventions.Demonstrated ability to clarify and communicate complex concepts and provide feedback and critical evaluation on the school psychology profession, system policy, direction, and operation.Demonstrated leadership of strategic partnerships to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs.Demonstrated leadership and engagement in a variety of professional activities that indicate critical self-reflection, flexibility, exemplary practice, and the development of learning communities.Please provide evidence of Advanced Skills School Psychologist status (if held).Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 09 May 2025