ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

The Department of Education is looking for Psychologists, Speech Pathologists or Behaviour Analysts to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) team in the West Grampians Network, Wimmera South West Area in supporting schools to address the barriers to learning that impact on student(s) progress to achieving their educational goals and development potential.
Required/Either:
1. A graduate or post-graduate degree in Speech Pathology, eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), and a current Australian Drivers’ Licence and Working with Children Check. Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is desirable.
2. A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology, a full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA), and a current Australian Drivers’ Licence and Working with Children Check.
3. A Masters qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis as part of a verified course sequence as specified by the Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia (ABAA). Registration or membership with one of the following bodies: Association of Behaviour Analysis Australia (ABAA) as CBA-U, or Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as BCaBA. A current Australian Drivers’ Licence and Working with Children Check. At least two years’ experience in the application of behavioural science in a practice setting
This is a part-time ongoing role with flexible work arrangements.
If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential, and like working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team - then a role with our Student Support Services team is the job for you.