Psychologist - North Coast Region, Education

Are you passionate about supporting schools deliver early intervention and preventative therapeutic interventions to students? The Student Wellbeing Program is looking for Psychologists to work across a number of schools providing therapeutic interventions to students with mild to moderate mental health concerns and lead initiatives to promote positive mental health and wellbeing within school communities.

About the Department

The Department of Education is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value respect, dignity, and equity in all aspects of our work — starting with recruitment and selection. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle to ensure all applicants and employees are supported to succeed.

About the Student Wellbeing Program

The Student Wellbeing Program ensures that every Queensland state primary and secondary school has access to a qualified wellbeing professional. As part of this program, student wellbeing professionals work within existing school student support teams to provide targeted assistance for students experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns.

Responsibilities include:

As the Student Wellbeing Professional (SWP) your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop therapeutic plan and provide ongoing evidence-based interventions to students and their families.
• Support and work collaboratively with caregivers, school staff and stakeholder groups to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes
• Promote positive mental health within the school community.

Benefits:

As a Student Wellbeing Professional with the Department of Education, you will enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative workplace committed to your wellbeing and career growth
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible work options (e.g. family-friendly work arrangements)
• Ongoing clinical supervision, mentoring and professional learning activities
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• The chance to be part of a growing network of wellbeing professionals making a meaningful impact every day

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification in Psychology and general registration with AHPRA, or if a new graduate, must hold provisional registration with AHPRA with a supervision plan approved by the Psychology Board 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.

Apply now to join a team making a lasting difference in the lives of Queensland students

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 written statement in response to the attached role description
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details)

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.