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.

About the Division

Student Support Services aims is to assist children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve their educational and developmental potential through the provision of a range of strategies and specialized support at individual, group, and school levels.

Working in our Student Support Services team is deeply meaningful, highly rewarding, challenging, and dynamic and gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the lives of children and young people, their families, schools, and communities.

You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a common goal, and you will be well supported to use your professional skills and knowledge to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level. Our dynamic team comprises Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Behavioural Analysts, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. You will also work with other Area and regional staff, such as, Education Improvement Leaders, Visiting Teachers, School Nurses and Professional Practice Leaders to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes in schools.

About the Role

The Department of Education is looking for Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists or Behaviour Analysts to contribute to the important work of our Student Support Services (SSS) team in the Glenelg 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.
4. A relevant graduate or post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy. Registration as an occupational therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). A current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.
5. A graduate or post-graduate degree in social work or equivalent. Eligibility for membership of the Australia Association of Social Workers. A current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.

This is a part-time (0.8) 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.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.  Applications should include a Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) along with a Curriculum Vitae.

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. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Dr Sharon Marston, Branch Manager via 0457 109 343 or sharon.marston@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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This job ad will close midnight 18 June 2025