Educational & Developmental Psychologist or Senior Social Worker – Clifton Hill

Job Description

Educational & Developmental Psychologist or Senior Social Worker – Clifton Hill Campus Type: Fixed Term Role: Catholic Education Staff Hours: Full-time Closes: 22-03-2025 About the role Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students? We’ve got an exciting opportunity in Clifton Hill that could be just the role for you! Join us at a school dedicated to supporting children with neurodivergent needs, where our Catholic ethos and values guide us in creating a community focused on giving every child and young person the chance to thrive. With 10 students per classroom, we ensure personalized attention and tailored learning experiences to help them reach their full potential. As our Educational & Developmental Psychologist/Senior Social Worker, you'll be an integral part of the Wellbeing & Engagement Team, leading school-wide initiatives that promote wellbeing and play a pivotal role in shaping the school experience for both students and staff. You’ll work directly with students and families, while also providing invaluable support to our incredible team of educators in meeting the diverse learning needs of our community. Plus, you'll collaborate with fellow psychologists and social workers across campuses to elevate student wellbeing through the Positive Education committee. It’s a role that’s rewarding, impactful, and full of opportunities to help students grow and flourish. This is a permanent full time (38 hours per week) opportunity based in Clifton Hill. This position will begin at the end of April 2025. For further information, please reach out to Kris Bardon at or on 03 5245 2126. Our Offer: Generous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022. Salary packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay). Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Paid on-site training that contributes to your professional development. Regular supervision. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges. Valid and current Driver’s Licence; Satisfactory Criminal History Check; Valid Employee Working with Children Check; Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check. Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible. Child Safe Standards MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr