LOOKOUT Centre Psychologist

Overview The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division is responsible for promoting and implementing regional and state-wide consistency in areas relating to student health, wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement supports. LOOKOUT Education Support Centres, situated within each region's Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division, seek to address the educational disadvantage of many children and young people living in out-of-home care (OoHC). LOOKOUT Psychologists are based in each LOOKOUT Centre to work within the multi-disciplinary team across early childhood and school environments focusing on: Ensuring that evidence-based strategies are employed to meet the psychological needs of children and young people, with a focus on the education context. Building the capabilities of schools (including Learning Mentors and Designated Teachers), early childhood education and care services, area teams, case managers, care managers and carers across their region to consider and better understand the relationship between trauma, mental health and wellbeing on the engagement and educational success of children and young people in OoH. Contributing to the development of policy and practice, and leading related projects within the region to improve education outcomes for children and young people in OoHC. Location This role can be located in any of the North West Victoria Region offices, including Coburg, Greensborough, Bendigo, Mildura and Swan Hill. Some travel will be required across the region. Accountabilities Providing secondary consult to other LOOKOUT staff members and regional teams on complex cases. Contributing to the development of policy and practice to improve education outcomes for children and young people in OoHC. Providing professional advice and support to build the capabilities of schools and early childhood education and care services including Designated Teachers and Learning Mentors, Area Team staff (and to a lesser extent care managers and carers) to meet the often complex emotional and psychological needs and barriers faced by children and young people living in OoHC. Delivering training, and advice and forming strategic working relationships to enhance the development of high quality IEPs, ENAs, and SSGs. Delivering professional development to schools, early childhood education and care, targeted training and interventions to case managers and community service organisations with a focus on the education and wellbeing of children and young people in OoHC. Mandated Qualifications Graduate or Post-graduate qualification in psychology AND registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. 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. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jamie Ozga via 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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications Close Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 17th December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr