1. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in assessments, development of interventions and evaluation of programs for students, particularly those with disabilities.
2. Proven capacity to communicate and work effectively with children with disabilities, their families/carers, service providers and other key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes in the delivery of psychological services.
3. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement support for students, families/carers and staff within a school community.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide expert consultation and training designed to build the capacity of a school community.
5. Knowledge of a broad range of services and resources available for the support of students with disabilities and their families/ carers.

• Provide professional assessment, counselling, interventions and support services to students within the parameters of school policy and guidelines.
• Conduct training and consultation to school colleagues within the professional field.
• Provide professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others.
• Guide decisions on complex intervention strategies that may have significant consequences for students and their families.
• Provide expert advice to influence the strategic approach to student support and learning.
• Contribute to the delivery of a professional support service in a school, including the development of policy and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including teachers.

• Based on results of assessments and observations, utilise a team approach to support staff in developing appropriate goals and interventions designed to achieve successful learning outcomes and positive emotional wellbeing for students.
• Provide psychological support to staff and families/carers in the management of students with an intellectual disability who may exhibit severe behavioural and adjustment difficulties.
• Provide direct intervention and support to students with an intellectual disability through counselling, modelling and guidance, utilising creative methods and materials to support comprehension.
• Liaise with other professionals in the management of students and be proactive in identifying referral pathways for families and students to access additional services as required.

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx