Psychologist - South East Region (Logan Beaudesert Area)
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Do you have a passion for supporting the mental health of children and young people? Ready to be part of a vibrant, expanding team of professionals making a real impact across the South East Region of Queensland? If so, we'd love to have you on board-this is your chance to make a difference!
The following schools have vacancies to be filled with this recruitment process:
Loganholme State School (0.3FTE)
Berrinba East State School (0.55FTE)
Rochedale South State School (0.35FTE)
Job details
Position status: Permanent
Position type: Part-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: HP3
Workplace Location: Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference: QLD/SER638789/25P
Closing date: 10-Jun-2025
Yearly salary: Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration: Salary Other
Job duration: Contact person: Jessica McDonald
Contact details: 0457 009 564
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About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
What your day will look like:
Every day, you'll apply your clinical knowledge and decision-making to deliver targeted therapeutic interventions that address mild to moderate mental health needs of students and make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. Collaborating with key school staff and working directly with students and families, you'll support the mental health needs of students, ensure exceptional service standards, and contribute to innovative approaches in supporting the needs of young people in an education setting. Through mentorship, leadership, and community engagement, your role will profoundly impact the lives of families while advancing professional practices.
Benefits!
FREE Group and Individual Supervision
Flexible school holiday arrangements - including work from home
Opportunity to accrue additional leave
Connection and consultation with other EQ Psychologists
Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
Opportunities for individual and group interventions and assessments with a diverse range of presentations
Utilisation of regional resources and assessments
Manageable case load and record keeping built in to your day
A diverse work culture
Career development
Professional development opportunities and allowance
Education opportunities, Study and Research
Paid reproductive and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
Superannuation (12.75%) and leave loading (17.5%)
Why work with us?
A recent survey of South East Regional School Psychologists found that 100% of current school Psychologist staff have indicated that they would recommend working for Education Queensland to other Psychologists.
Current School Psychologists have identified they value:
the sense of belonging in a school,
professional development opportunities,
school holiday flexibility,
supportive school and regional teams,
working with young people and
work/life balance as the best parts of working for Education Queensland
Contact Name: Jessica McDonald, Senior Advisor Psychology 0457 009 564
Closing Date: TUESDAY, 10 June 2025.
Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
This role is a permanent part-time position with South East Region - Wellbeing Workforce. The successful applicant will relieve at level at the appointed school. Please note, permanency is to region and relieving arrangements are subject to change (though this is rare.)
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. #LI-PRIORITY
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
SER638789_25P - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants