1 x fixed term 0.4 FTE AH3 role available to 29/1/2027

Student Support Services help children and young people overcome learning barriers and reach their full potential. Staff collaborate with schools, students and families to improve learning, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion through targeted strategies and specialised support. They build teacher capability, guide principals on wellbeing and learning approaches, and manage assessments and interventions for complex cases. Working in multidisciplinary Area-based teams — including psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers and/or occupational therapists — they support individuals, groups and school communities.

What can we offer you?

The work we do matters greatly and there are few comparable opportunities to shape the lives of children and young people for the better.

You will have access to a broad range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements;
• Professional development and learning opportunities;
• Competitive salary with salary progression;
• Range of salary packaging options; and
• Generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave.

Mandatory Requirements

Applications will be considered from candidates from the following disciplines who meet the mandatory requirements outlined below:

• Psychologist: A graduate or post-graduate qualification in psychology and full Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Speech Pathologist: A graduate or post-graduate degree in speech pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Social Worker: A graduate or post-graduate degree in social work or equivalent and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Occupational Therapist: A graduate or post-graduate qualification in occupational therapy and full Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Applicants must possess a current Australian Driver's Licence and a valid Working with Children Check.

Job Location: This position is based in the Hume Merri-bek Area. There is a requirement to travel and undertake work in schools as part of service delivery. SSS staff have access to departmental fleet vehicles.

How to Apply: Applicants should apply via the website listed in this advertisement and must submit a resume (max. 2 pages),cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria (max. 2 pages) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability for the role, and three or more current professional referees.

For more details regarding this position, please see the attached position description.

Applications close:

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.