There are multiple Vacancies in the Toowoomba and Highfields areas within the Darling Downs South West Region (DDSWR) for Psychologists and Social Workers, available for both full-time and part-time positions.
As part of a special initiative, those in these roles will receive a one-time payment of $20,000 upon working within a Queensland state school located in areas of high demand to support the Education Department's Student Wellbeing Package.
This incentive is applicable to new hires joining the Department of Education between March 28, 2024, and June 7, 2024.
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary.
As part of the Queensland Government's $106.7 million Student Wellbeing Package, we are increasing the number of wellbeing professionals working in state schools and education regions across Queensland. By June 2024, employment of additional wellbeing professionals through this initiative will ensure every Queensland state school student has access to support for their wellbeing at school.
About the Role:
To provide quality school-based mental health care to students, their support networks and the broader school community. As a Wellbeing Workforce Psychologists or Social Worker, you will work within the school environment by supporting the school team, under the supervision and leadership of regional office-based clinical supervisors.
We are seeking to fill the following roles, with appointment being based on your relevant experience and qualification.
- HP3 Psychologist ($84086 - $116332)
- HP4 Senior Psychologist ($124436 - $133901)
- PO2 - PO3 Social Worker ($73593 - $106663)
- PO4 Senior Social Worker ($113324 - $121876)
As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns.
Responsibilities common across all three disciplines include:
- Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom.
How to Apply:
- Certified copies of tertiary qualifications in Psychology and academic transcripts from all study;
- Evidence of registration (provisional or general) with AHPRA;
- ID - passport (and visa conditions if applicable); and
- Current resume; and
- A one-page written suitability response, resume and preferred location with in-demand location.
- Refer to the candidate pack and fact sheet for further information.
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.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
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