This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Wirrabirra Education Support Centre (ESC) is an independent public school collocated with Wirrabirra Primary School and together are called Wirrabirra School. The ESC caters for primary age students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with disabilities.
Our vision is to provide a learning environment in which all students are given the opportunity to develop their individual potential and the acquire skills, attributes and knowledge to enable students to become responsible members of a changing society.
Wirrabirra ESC has a strong focus in providing a thorough education so our students can achieve to the best of their ability. Our environment is welcoming and friendly and is a place for all to achieve. We value positive relationships with our students, parents and the wider community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.wirrabirraesc.wa.edu.au or School Overview Wirrabirra
The Role
The school psychologist will provide expertise, support, and in-depth knowledge to enable the school to meet the individual educational needs of students with disabilities. They will complete observations and assessments, compile reports, liaise with parents, conduct case conferences and work with the school staff to ensure staff capacity is built. The successful applicant will work closely with the admin team to select and prioritise cases, as well as provide support at point of need.
As our School Psychologist, you will ideally possess excellent inter-personal skills and display a high level of professionalism. You will be an integral part of the Wirrabirra ESC team and a commitment to our positive school culture will be an essential for anyone wishing to fulfil this role. The ability to liaise with a range of therapists and outside agencies that work with our students will also be a necessary skill for the successful applicant. The school’s service plan is devised in conjunction with the school psychologist to ensure the role meets the needs of the school’s context.
For those with general registration, you will have the opportunity to mentor colleagues and supervise provisionally registered psychologists. Senior School Psychologists will take on additional leadership responsibilities, contributing to the development and evaluation of psychology practices and regional priorities. In this role, you will also oversee specialist programs and provide consultation to other psychologists within the school community.
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 Julie Dawson, Principal, on (08) 9234 6850 or emailing julie.dawson@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 or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated ability to implement psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
- Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to function in a self-directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with a range of clients across the lifespan, Department personnel and inter-agency partners across a variety of contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.
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: DOE939239
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 Thursday, 05 December 2024
