AHP2 - Psychologist, Flexible Services

Job Reference Location 5042 - ST MARYS Job Status Long Term Contract Eligibility Open to Everyone Why Work With Us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world‑leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state. About The Role Student Support Services provides high quality and culturally responsive services in partnership with schools and preschools to assist them in meeting the needs of all children. The Flexible Services Response Team, as part of Student Support Services, is committed to providing a range of flexible service delivery approaches inclusive of FIFO, Tele Practice, External Provider Program and cross‑office support. This role is responsible for psychology assessment and intervention services to students and children using a hybrid approach of FIFO and remote technology as a mode of delivery. Telepractice provides accessibility to children and students who may have limited access to in‑person services due to geographical, physical or other barriers. The psychologist, as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, will work closely with the senior psychologist to deliver evidence‑based interventions to children with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, and exceptional needs (including giftedness) and their families within this tele‑practice mode of delivery. The psychologist works under the professional support and directions of the senior psychologist. Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being. Qualifications Essential: Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia Desirable: Nil Special Conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN‑EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other special conditions please refer to the attached Position Description. Remuneration AHP2 $91,785 – $106,330 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances. Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Kylie Broderick, Senior Psychologist, via tel: or email: Application Instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Note There are two roles available. Both roles are a full‑time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12‑month term contract. Applications Close 17/12/ :30 PM Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr