This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
The Department of Education’s Service Planning and Coordination Directorate provides the systems and processes that enable an integrated model of support to schools, enabling them to access the services and advice they need to address their student achievement challenges.
The Directorate comprises four branches:
- Service Allocation, Prioritisation and Coordination
- Service Planning and Contracts
- Service Response
- Swimming and Water Safety
The Role
The Service Response branch seeks to appoint a School Psychologist Consultant to join their team of consultants at Statewide Services, Padbury. General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is a requirement to work as a School Psychologist Consultant with the Department of Education.
We have a permanent opportunity of 1.0 FTE available, however , psychologists prepared to work at a part time FTE may also be considered. While Statewide Services, Padbury is the physical location of the Service Response branch, there may be opportunity to negotiate an alternative Department of Education work location in the metropolitan area.
The Service Response branch responds to requests for assistance from schools and provides access to expert services and psychological advice, with a focus on schools and students with the most complex and challenging needs. The branch also contributes to interagency responses to high risk and complex issues related to child safety and wellbeing.
As a school psychologist consultant, you will be required to work flexibly and cooperatively within a diverse and skilled team and to build strong working relationships by regularly communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will facilitate collaboration between lead school psychologists, schools, regions and Statewide Services as well as external agencies in supporting the development of specific intervention programs for students with complex educational needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for psychologists to gain state-wide experience and develop the ability to influence systems level change through cross agency collaboration, policy development, implementation and evaluation.
Learn more about how we support school psychologists on our website: Education WA - School Psychologists
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and eligibility requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sally Blackmore, Lead school psychologist, on (04) 3660 8447 or emailing sally.blackmore@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or by visiting www.psychologyboard.gov.au.
More information on employment eligibility can be found here and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) located at the bottom of this advertisement.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in providing specialist consultation, evidence-based assessment and interventions that contribute to system-level understandings
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in applying specialist knowledge and the development and evaluation of contemporary approaches and interventions.
- Demonstrated high-level ability to communicate and clarify complex concepts, provide feedback and critical evaluation of the management of complex and challenging issues.
- Demonstrated high-level strategic leadership skills and ability to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs and assist schools to formulate and implement responses to address identified outcomes.
- Demonstrated high-level experience in coordinating specialised support and in providing appropriate professional learning to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated high-level oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team and with a range of internal and external clients.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE960713
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our school within the next twelve months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 07 April 2025
