37351

Closes: 17 May 2024

Classification: Senior Psychologist
Salary: $148,114 plus superannuation
Position No: 37351
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 April 2024
Contact Officer: Kirsty Brown on EDUClinicalpractice@act.gov.au

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Details: Are you a leader in providing psychology services for children, young people and their families? ACT Education is seeking an experienced psychologist to fulfil the role of Senior Psychologist within Clinical Practice.

As a Senior Psychologist you will:

• Support the Executive Branch Manager, Senior Director and Director to lead the strategic direction of the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services branch within the Directorate and collaborate in the development of policies and processes.
• Collaborate with the senior psychology leadership group to deliver a dynamic, supportive, professional and evidence-based School Psychology service.
• Provide clinical supervision and professional practice support to school psychologists to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Utilise well developed communication and interpersonal skills, along with high level contemporary psychological knowledge to provide consultation and advice to ACT Public School students, families and staff.
• Support the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services Branch respond to critical incidents in schools in line with current evidence-based emergency management response and Directorate processes.
• Develop and deliver professional learning both within and external to the Education Directorate.
• Apply a range of strategies, assessments, and interventions in direct work with children and / or young people to improve learning and psychological wellbeing.
• Reflect and regularly review one’s own practice and performance to identify and respond to continuous professional development needs.
• Maintain registration requirements as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Adhere to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Ethical guidelines.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Prior to commencing in this role applicants require:

• full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information refer to https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804
• It is highly desired the applicant has:
  • a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a fully registered psychologist,
  • experience working with children, young people and families,
  • is a Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor
  • holds a current Australian drivers’ licence.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill identical vacancies on a temporary basis over the next 12 months. These positions are under the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023 – 2026. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Please email EDUClinicalpractice@act.gov.au to arrange to discuss this role.

How to Apply: Applicants are to provide a curriculum vitae, statement of claims based on the selection criteria outlined in the application package (maximum five pages) and two referees including your current supervisor. Please also include a copy of your Psychology Board of Australia Certificate of Registration and Working with Vulnerable People card.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years.