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Psychologist (Part-time or Full-time)

Job Classification
Psychologists
Job Type
Part Time
Start timeframe
Immediately
Location
Essendon VIC 3040
Posted By
SPELD Victoria

SPELD Victoria supports schools and families throughout Victoria by providing a range of targeted specialist services that are designed to improve student achievement and engagement. Our office is located in Essendon.

Applications are currently invited for the position of:

Psychologist (Part-time or Full-time)

Due to increasing demand, SPELD Victoria is seeking applications from experienced practitioners with skills in assessment and a strong interest in the field of education.

Applicants must be eligible for full registration as a psychologist, and post-graduate studies in educational, developmental, neuro, or clinical psychology are highly desirable. 

Key responsibilities of the position:

  • Assess children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing learning difficulties.
  • To provide support, practical strategies and recommendations in order to alleviate and overcome learning difficulties and disabilities. 
  • To support the development of SPELD Victoria's psychological services.
  • We are looking for a psychologist who meets the following criteria:

    Essential: 

  •  Eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in psychological assessment, interview and intervention techniques with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. 
  • Ability to develop positive rapport with children and adults. 
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. 
  • Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a team environment, in a clinical role and in the variety of roles undertaken as part of a not-for-profit organisation. 
  • Commitment to advocate on behalf of clients 
  • Commitment to extend own professional development. 
  • Desirable:

  • Accredited Masters, Doctorate or equivalent Postgraduate degree in Psychology (preferably Educational and Developmental, Clinical or Neuropsychology). 
  • Knowledge of the identification and remediation of specific learning disorders. 
  • Knowledge of professional literature (research).
  •  Experience and knowledge of evidence-informed instruction, in particular, for students with learning disorders. 
  • Experience developing and running Professional Learning workshops.
  • Experience in an educational environment. 
  • Knowledge of the Victorian school system.
  • WHAT WE OFFER:
    We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

    • Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Option
    • Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
    • High level of diversity in the role
    • Excellent working environment
    • Great team culture 

    This appointment is subject to: 

  • Working with Children (WWC) Check, a compulsory check for people who carry out child-related work in Victoria. 
  • Evidence of current full registration by the Psychology Board of Australia must be provided prior to commencement.
  • Salary will be negotiated based on the calibre of the applicant with relevant experience and skills.

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