Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: AH3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1924898
An exciting opportunity exists for highly self-motivated Psychologist to join Student Support Services (SSS) working in the Department of Education (DE) Inner East Area. SSS Psychologists work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support students, families, teachers and schools. You will utilise current evidence based high quality programs and strategies to be able to influence and build the capability of teachers and schools to support the wellbeing of their students and work collaboratively with other professionals in respect to complex cases. Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the capability to work autonomously when required are key requirements for this position.
Why Student Support Services?
SSS comprise a broad range of allied health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, 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.
About the role
This 1.0, fixed term position is within Student Support Services in the Inner East team, North East Victoria Region, and is based at the Glen Waverley office in Monash Network. The fixed term contract will go until 1st February 2027.
As part of an Area based Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW), you will work collaboratively to help build the capability of schools to support student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. You will support schools to address the barriers that impact on student(s) access, preparation, and progress towards their educational goals and developmental potential.
You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:
Required
A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology, a full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA, and a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.
When applying for this position ensure you submit Key Selection Criteria responses along with your resume.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions or contact Annamarie Heil 0439 246 643.
Further information:
For more information regarding the Department's allied health workforce and working in regions visit the links below:
Regional Careers (education.vic.gov.au)
Additional information about the Dep artment's regional model is available via this link- Regions (education.vic.gov.au).
The Department of Education is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position. If you require assistance, with the recruitment process, have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please communicate with the contact person listed on this job advertisement or contact People Division via email: [email protected]
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
Applications close: 28th May 2026