Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: AH3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1947725
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential?
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist or Social Worker to join the Student Support Services (SSS) team based in the Warrnambool office of Wimmera South West.
Psychologist
As a psychologist in education, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the learning, wellbeing and life outcomes of children and young people. Working alongside schools, families and communities, you will help students overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in education.
Unlike many clinical settings, this role offers the opportunity to work within a preventative and early intervention framework, helping schools build inclusive environments that support student success and wellbeing.
Social Worker
As a Social Worker in Student Support Services, you will work with students, families, schools and communities to address barriers to engagement, wellbeing and learning. You will play a critical role in supporting vulnerable children and young people to access education and achieve positive outcomes.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through early intervention, advocacy, collaboration and system-level support within school communities.
Why Student Support Services?
SSS is made up of a broad range of allied health professions including psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists and behavioural analysts.
We work in multi-disciplinary teams across Victoria, partnering with schools to improve student access, participation, engagement and achievement.
About the role
This fixed term role is based at the Warrnambool Office, in the Wimmera South West area. The position is available at 1.0FTE to backfill a staff member on leave until 30 June 2027. A further period of employment may be available from 1 July 2027 to 1 February 2029, at 0.6FTE. This varied role will see you travel regularly around Warrnambool, Moyne and Corangamite, building relationships and supporting local schools, students and families.
In this role, you will support children and young people to achieve their educational goals, participate fully in school life and overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing. You will:
Why Allied Health Professionals Choose Education
The work you do every day can help students participate, engage and thrive in education, and help your colleagues grow in their practice. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your expertise contributes to meaningful and lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Psychologist
Speech Pathologist
To apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter, responding to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the attached position description.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and subject to other pre-employment checks. Any information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Further information and accessibility requirements
For more details about the role or inquiries, please contact: Larissa Fleuchar via Manager- Student Support Services Wimmera South West Area via [email protected].
If you require assistance with the recruitment process, accessibility requirements or adjustments, please contact Larissa Fleuchar or the Department of Education's People Division via email: [email protected]
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education aims to provide every student in Victoria with equal access to high-quality public education. Our vision is to enhance student experiences and wellbeing and provide educators with the resources they need to guide young people.
We are committed to working with our staff and partners to deliver our vision for students and educators across Victoria.
For more information about working in education, visit the links below:
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department w ebsite and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026