Psychologist - Thuringowa State High School and Weir State School
Queensland Department of Education
Date: 5 days ago
City: Townsville, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
Are you passionate about supporting young people?
The Department of Education in the North Queensland region is looking for a Psychologist to join our school-based wellbeing teams at Thuringowa State High School and Weir State School.
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.
About The Role
The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns in two of our Townsville-based schools, working across primary and secondary school.
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.
As The Psychologist You Will
Benefits
What you can expect in return:
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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.
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
The Department of Education in the North Queensland region is looking for a Psychologist to join our school-based wellbeing teams at Thuringowa State High School and Weir State School.
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.
About The Role
The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns in two of our Townsville-based schools, working across primary and secondary school.
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.
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.
Benefits
What you can expect in return:
- Flexible work options, including the possibility to accrue time off for school holidays;
- Superannuation available at a rate of 12.75%;
- Salary packaging;
- Ongoing and regular internal supervision in group and individual formats;
- Peer supervision;
- PD Allowance; and
- Work phone and laptop supplied.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 1-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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