Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Eaton Community College

School Psychologist

00030828

Level 1 - SPS Y2, $77,052 - $126,689 per annum (SEA GA 2019)

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE687524

This is a three (3) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2021 with possible extension and/or permanency

Eaton Community College (CC) is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join their team.

Our School Psychologist provides services and evidence-based assessments and interventions in mental health and well-being, behaviour, risk and critical incident management, learning and disability advice and support. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering direct psychological services to identify the needs of clients to apply psychological skills and knowledge to continue to improve the mental health, learning and behavioural outcomes for students. As an essential part of the team, the expectation is that they will collaborate with school personnel, parents, caregivers and other agencies. The service to our students is about assisting and supporting with the development and implementation of school-based support services and programs, operating as a member of a collaborative coordinated student services team.

The College is a medium-sized school catering for approximately 580 students from Year 7 to Year 12 and is an Independent Public School. We offer a wide range of courses from VET, General and ATAR subjects. We are a Positive Behaviour Support school prioritising whole school collaboration, engaging staff, students and parents in the development and evolution of shared expectations.

Our College is committed to providing students with the best educational opportunities and we are proud of our achievements and the contributions our students make to the College and wider community. The College site is adjacent to the Glen Huon Primary School and close to community facilities such as the Eaton Fair Shopping Centre, Dardanup Shire Offices and a community oval, placing it in the heart of the Eaton community. The site contains significant wetlands of two hectares that form the focal point of the buildings, as well as spacious, landscaped gardens and lawns that provide a beautiful outlook for active, growing students.

The school values of "Encouraging, Caring and Challenging" are about being dedicated to providing wrap around support for each student so that they embrace their learning opportunities and are able to activate their learning to become life-long learners. As a PBS school we value quality teaching and know that we must and can provide highly effective emotional and social support to improve the academic outcomes of all students. Our staff demonstrate care for our students as individuals so that they are fully prepared for success in a rapidly changing world.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

Ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
Knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
High level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to function in a self-directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with a range of clients across the lifespan, Department personnel and inter-agency partners across a variety of contexts.
Ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Eaton Community College can be found by visiting www.eatoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Gail Allen, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9796 7000 or emailing gail.allen@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select "Apply for Job", at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include

A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting "Apply for Job".

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Employees will be required to:

provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA); and
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching (minimum one year); or
- hold a Graduate Diploma in School Psychology (or equivalent); or
- have undertaken a minimum placement of 40 days in the school education sector as part of higher degree studies in psychology;

hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have worked a minimum of three years full-time (or equivalent part-time) as a school psychologist (or equivalent position)
complete the Department's induction program within three months of commencement
complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
complete the Department's training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or by visiting www.psychologyboard.gov.au. Please see the Department's Careers website for the support provided to graduate school psychologists undertaking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 28 June 2021

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

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WORK TYPE: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

LOCATION: Eaton

CLOSING DATE: 2021-06-28 4:30 PM
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Job title : School Psychologist

State Government of WA Eaton WA 6232

State Government of WA

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