Psychologist

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective case management and collaborative support for students with complex needs:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, wellbeing teams, external agencies, and Department of Education personnel to support students with a range of wellbeing, mental health, behavioural and learning needs. This includes the capacity to contribute to coordinated case management, Student Support Group processes, risk assessment, safety planning, referral pathways, and intervention planning for students requiring targeted or intensive support.

2. Strong understanding of the educational context and the role of psychology within a school setting:

Demonstrated understanding of how psychological practice operates within a Victorian government school context, including the relationship between wellbeing, engagement, learning, and behaviour. This includes knowledge of learning difficulties, disability and inclusion, behavioural support, trauma-informed practice, school attendance concerns, reasonable adjustments, and the role of school-based documentation in supporting student access, participation, and achievement.

3. Demonstrated experience in assessment, counselling, and evidence-informed intervention:

Demonstrated experience conducting psychoeducational and behavioural assessments, including cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and functional assessments, where appropriate to the role. Demonstrated capacity to provide evidence-informed, short-term counselling and targeted therapeutic intervention f…