Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1524999
KSC1 - Demonstrated experience, skills and knowledge in counselling. Current registration to practice as a psychologist (with educational or clinical psychology qualifications looked on positively).
KSC2 - Demonstrated ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capacity building and awareness raising activities for staff and students on key mental health and wellbeing issues relevant to the school community.
KSC3 - Demonstrated experience in conducting and analysing wellbeing/educational/behavioural assessments and providing evidence-based recommendations and documentation to support applications under the DIP Inclusions model.
KSC4 - Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and effectively collaborate with students, school staff, families and allied health professionals. Demonstrated capacity to be flexible and adaptable and work with professional learning teams to develop effective support / intervention strategies for students.
KSC 5 - Proven ability to coordinate appropriate supports for students with complex needs, including timely referrals to specialist and external services, while working collaboratively with staff and families.
KSC6 - Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including privacy health laws, the Disability Discrimination Act, Child Safe Standards, and The Four Critical Actions and the ability to apply these in maintaining ethical, safe and inclusive practices.
Beaumaris Secondary College recognises the vital role of the School Psychologist as part of the wellbeing team, in supporting students' mental health, learning and overall wellbeing.
This role is essential in providing psychological services to students, ensuring they have the support needed to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. The School Psychologist will work closely with the wellbeing team, students, families and staff to assess and address learning, emotional and behavioural challenges.
They will play a key role in fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment, developing tailored wellbeing strategies, and guiding staff on best practices for student support. Collaboration with school leaders, external specialists and support services will be essential in ensuring a proactive approach to student wellbeing.
The successful candidate will be a registered psychologist with experience in adolescent mental health and wellbeing. A strong understanding of school-based psychological interventions and inclusive education is highly regarded. This position offers the opportunity to shape and enhance student wellbeing practices, ensuring all students feel supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
The key responsibilities of the position may include, but is not limited to:
Required
Desirable
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Beaumaris Secondary College, nestled in the picturesque bayside suburb of Beaumaris, is a thriving Year 7 - 12 co-educational college surrounded by natural beauty, including a marine sanctuary and nature reserves. The school boasts excellent on-site sporting facilities and has forged a promising partnership with the renowned Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC). At the heart of our success is the deep connection with the community and family partnerships, shaping a welcoming and transformative environment.
Our teaching and learning vision, "We learn purposefully by cultivating curiosity, being reflective and making real-world connections," guides us towards our mission of inspiring students to become critical global citizens. Committed to academic excellence, our diverse and engaging curriculum extends beyond the classroom, promoting inclusivity and responsiveness to the varied needs of learners. We prioritise innovative pedagogy tailored to learning spaces, complemented by a dedicated team of highly capable, collaborative and creative staff.
The learning community at Beaumaris Secondary College is characterised by:
In addition to academic pursuits, we actively support students in making healthy choices, integrating opportunities for a balanced and active lifestyle into both the curriculum and extracurricular activities. We take pride in our unique local environment, nurturing a sense of place in the world as global citizens committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Our ultimate goal is to empower students to understand their personal agency and group capacity, encouraging positive, honest and sustainable contributions to the world with a sense of responsibility, pride and integrity. Beaumaris Secondary College is not just a school; it's a vibrant community that shapes the leaders and responsible citizens of tomorrow.