Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: AH3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1918752
About the Role
This is a fixed term part time (0.6FTE) position until 30 June 2028.
The Western Melbourne Area, Department of Education is looking for skilled and passionate Psychologists to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) team in Wyndham in supporting schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential.
If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role in Student Supportr Services is the job for you working with our great team.
The position is part time at 0.6 FTE until 30 June 2028 and based in Point Cook.
You will have access to:
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
About the Division
Student Support Services comprise a broad range of allied health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, behaviour analysts, occupational therapists and social workers.
Working in SSS is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level. As part of an Area based multi-disciplinary health, wellbeing, and inclusion team, you will work to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.
How to Apply
Candidates are advised that the key selection criteria must be addressed to be considered for the position. In particular applicants should read the section how to reply to selection criteria at this link for guidance and tips on applying for government positions and addressing key selection criteria.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Evi Kadar via [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applications close 11.59pm Monday 27 April 2026.