AHP2/APH3 Psychologist

Job Description

Department for Education Job reference: 649991Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH SOUTHJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to Everyone Join the largest employer of Psychologists in the state and embark on an exciting career journey with the Department for Education. We are a connected and inspired statewide team dedicated to ensuring every student thrives. If you are a dedicated and motivated psychologist seeking a rewarding position with ample career progression opportunities, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of students across the state. Why work with us: Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. About the role: Student Support Services works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of all children. The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of a service model that supports the provision of integrated and targeted services to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs. The trend of increasing learner complexity is well documented in the literature. Increasing numbers of children and young people are being identified with complex learning difficulties and disabilities often with co-existing conditions such as autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Increasing numbers of children are in schools who have difficulties arising from premature birth, have survived infancy due to advances in medical interventions, have rare neurological disorders and fetal alcohol syndrome. Behavioural issues are becoming increasingly more challenging and complex with a range of co-morbidity factors including mental health that require skills and expertise to identify underlying causes to better address the needs of the children and young people. The Psychologist is a member of an inter-disciplinary team and works with children and young people with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, and exceptional needs (including giftedness) and their families. The Psychologist works with preschool and school staff, and parents to develop evidence based psychology interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home contexts. Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being. At the AHP2 and AHP3 level, this position will work under the professional support and direction of the Senior Psychologist. Qualifications: Essential: Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia (both AHP2 and AHP3 level). Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor (AHP3 level only). Desirable: Area of practice endorsement – educational and developmental psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling psychology (AHP3 level only). Special conditions: The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) Note: These positions are to be filled at either AHP2 or AHP3 classification level, determined by skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position. Applicants of all experience levels are welcome to apply for this role. Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Melissa Osborn, Senior Psychologist, via tel: (08) 8204 8203 or email: Application instructions: To apply, all you are required to do is: Prepare your updated resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications; Provide a cover letter (of no more than two pages) describing what has drawn you to apply for a psychology position within the Department for Education. Include how the key capabilities in the position description align with your skill set, interests and professional goals; Complete the Pre Employment Declaration form & Application Cover Sheet (attached); Our team is eagerly waiting to review your application and explore the potential of having you on board. Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional note: Multiple full-time and part-time roles available (total vacant 1.9 FTE). Ongoing and long term contract positions available. Applications close: 15/02/2025 11:30 PMAttachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf- CURRENT - position description - Psychologist - AHP2 - December 2024.pdf- CURRENT - position description - Psychologist - AHP3 - July 2024.pdf- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdfFlexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr