Senior Psychologist - Townsville State High School
Queensland Government
Date: 2 days ago
City: Townsville, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
We are seeking a Senior Psychologist to join the dynamic and highly skilled Engagement Wellbeing Outreach Capability Service in our beautiful North Queensland Region.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 8 months, unless otherwise determined.
About Townsville State High School
Our school has a rich history, and a proud tradition, but we aim to provide innovative and creative approaches to the curriculum delivery of educational services and programs. We are a school of achievers in every sense of the word. The performance of every student is important to us and the pursuit of excellence and intellectual quality across our curriculum is a key focus.
Our staff members are highly committed to supporting the individual learning needs of all of our students and achieving continuous improvement in student outcomes. All members of our school community are asked to take personal responsibility and accountability for learning outcomes. We recognise the importance of parents and carers as partners in all aspects of student learning. We have explicit, high-expectations of all learners; we expect and recognise success.
About The Role
The Engagement Wellbeing Outreach Capability Service is a regional service that supports schools across the North Queensland Region in their care of students. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive and diverse team rich with educational experience and clinical skills.
This role offers exciting opportunities for travel across the North Queensland Region to support capability and outreach in our remote communities. Additionally, the successful applicant may be considered for school-based opportunities working directly with school teams and communities.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
To be considered for this role:
How To Apply
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 8 months, unless otherwise determined.
About Townsville State High School
Our school has a rich history, and a proud tradition, but we aim to provide innovative and creative approaches to the curriculum delivery of educational services and programs. We are a school of achievers in every sense of the word. The performance of every student is important to us and the pursuit of excellence and intellectual quality across our curriculum is a key focus.
Our staff members are highly committed to supporting the individual learning needs of all of our students and achieving continuous improvement in student outcomes. All members of our school community are asked to take personal responsibility and accountability for learning outcomes. We recognise the importance of parents and carers as partners in all aspects of student learning. We have explicit, high-expectations of all learners; we expect and recognise success.
About The Role
The Engagement Wellbeing Outreach Capability Service is a regional service that supports schools across the North Queensland Region in their care of students. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive and diverse team rich with educational experience and clinical skills.
This role offers exciting opportunities for travel across the North Queensland Region to support capability and outreach in our remote communities. Additionally, the successful applicant may be considered for school-based opportunities working directly with school teams and communities.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Assess psychological needs and identify appropriate responses and interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of students and/or undertake individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions requiring specialised psychological practice with students, parents and families.
- Provide leadership and demonstrate high levels of expertise in specific or specialised clinical areas to psychologists in collaboration with regional and school management teams, to promote the delivery of safe, effective, high quality psychology services.
- Support psychologists and schools within regions and across the state to use clinical evidence-based psychology practices to achieve positive student learning outcomes.
- Work with the Senior Advisor, Psychology to identify professional development needs and proactively plan, implement and evaluate clinical supervision, training and development initiatives for psychologists in schools.
To be considered for this role:
- Applicants who demonstrate experience working as a Senior Psychologist within MDT settings will be highly regarded;
- Exceptional communication and relational skills are key attributes;
- The successful applicant must hold general registration with AHPRA and hold an open drivers licence.
How To Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
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