Wellbeing Health Professionals

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Permanent full-time job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/MER464846/23P

Closing date December 31, 2049

Location Brisbane Inner City, Brisbane - North, Brisbane - South, Brisbane - East, Brisbane - West, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact 0410960363

About This Job

About the Wellbeing Workforce

As part of the Queensland Government\'s $106.7 million Student Wellbeing Package, we are increasing the number of wellbeing professionals working across Queensland to ensure that every Queensland state school student has access to support for their wellbeing at school.

This is an exciting time to join our workforce to really make a difference in the lives of young people and improve their educational and personal futures.

We offer a unique and rewarding setting where you can enjoy flexible, family-friendly work schedules, while being part of our growing, state-wide workforce of experienced wellbeing professionals.

About The Role/s

There are multiple roles available with flexible options and a mix of school or non-school based positions.

You will be welcomed by a range of teaching and corporate staff as well as like-minded clinical practitioners.

We Are Seeking

Psychologists

• Help students learn healthy ways to manage their mental health concerns
• Work with school staff to identify and practice suitable strategies for the classroom and wider school community

Social Workers

• Connect students and families with support services/resources in the community to support their wellbeing.

Senior/Supervisory roles (expressions of interest)

• If you would be interested in leading a team, strategising and developing future scope for the project, please submit your details and discuss this option with the recruitment team.

About You

You will be passionate about improving the lives of children and believe in the importance of equity and non-pathologizing those in need.

Coming from an appropriate clinical or educational setting you will:

• Have strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Thrive in a varied role and environment
• Enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults holistically
• Knowledge of mental health concerns and how they may impact students
• Expertise in the delivery of child focussed interventions
• Ability to work within frameworks, systems and structures.

Benefits

Employees of the Department of Education and Queensland state schools have access to a range of benefits and incentives including:

• a competitive salary structure relevant to the role and responsibilities
• a broad range of leave entitlements, including long service and parental leave
• flexible work options, including part-time employment
• generous Queensland Government superannuation and salary packaging scheme
• assistance with relocation to new school communities
• access to professional and career development opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• The possession of current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)/Australia Association of Social Workers (AASW) is required.
• When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

How To Apply

Please submit your details and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss next steps if you meet the mandatory requirements for the role.

These roles are being recruited on an ongoing basis, we endeavour to respond to your application within 2 weeks of submission.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing

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