Psychologist - Townsville State High School and Cranbrook State School,
2 hours ago
Are you passionate about supporting young people? The Department of Education in the North Queensland region is looking for Psychologists to join our school-based wellbeing teams.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting early-intervention service and making an incredible difference in the lives of young people in an educational setting, then this is the role for you.
These two positions are being offered in a Permanent Full-Time role and a Permanent Part-Time role (0.53FTE), 20 hours per fortnight.
Who We Are:
Townsville State High School
Is a co-educational secondary school in Railway Estate, offering Years 7-12 with a strong focus on inclusivity, academic achievement, and diverse pathways. The school provides broad subject offerings, including STEM, creative arts, and specialist programs such as its well-known basketball program. With a supportive learning environment, active student leadership, and a long local history, it continues to play an important role in the Townsville community.
Cranbrook State School
Is a friendly, community-focused primary school in Cranbrook, catering to Prep-Year 6. Known for its caring culture and strong parent involvement, the school places emphasis on respect, positive behaviour, and foundational academic skills. With a growing enrolment and a diverse student population, Cranbrook offers meaningful leadership opportunities and a nurturing environment that supports students' early learning and development.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns in Townsville and surrounds, with vacancies currently at Cranbrook SS and Townsville SHS.
Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Package work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.
This is a dynamic, school-based role and as the Psychologist you will:
- Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for the enhancement of all students' learning.
- Provide services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Benefits:
- Flexible work options, including the possibility to accrue time off for school holidays.
- Full-time and part-time options available
- Superannuation available at a rate of 12.75%
- Salary packaging
- Ongoing and regular internal supervision including Primary Supervisor allocation for provisionally registered psychologists
- Peer supervision
- PD Allowance
- Work phone and laptop supplied
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
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