Educational Psychologist/Senior Social Worker
Educational Psychologist/Senior Social Worker
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Job Description
About the role:
Are you passionate about empowering young people through education and wellbeing Do you want to be part of a purpose-driven trauma-informed school that truly makes a difference
Were looking for a committed and compassionate Educational & Developmental Psychologist or Senior Social Worker to jointhe Wellbeing & Engagement Team at MacKillop Educations Specialist School P12 a vibrant learning community grounded in Catholic ethos and values. Reporting directly to the Principal youll be part of a team that believes in the transformative power of education to unlock every students potential.
At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to equity access and excellence. Our students are at the center of everything we do and your role will be crucial in shaping a safe inclusive environment where every learner can flourish.
We are open to either full time or part time opportunities within our MacKillop Education Geelong program. The position reports to the Principal.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children young people and their families.
- Practice knowledge relevant to working with students and families who have experienced complex trauma and the ability to provide therapeutic assessments and trauma informed interventions.
- A well-developed understanding of social/emotional and cognitive disabilities and an ability to assist others to understand their associated implications.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For a full position listing please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.
For more information please contact:
Skye Staude at
Our offer:
- Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay
- Ongoing Career Development Education and Training
- Employee Assistance Program free and confidential counselling coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
You must have a:
- Valid and current Drivers Licence;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Child Safe Standards
MacKillop Education 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
