School Readiness Funded (SRF) Psychologist
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Job Location:
Ringwood East - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
- Part-Time Role (Maternity Leave Cover) 3 Days per Week Max-Term Commencing April 2026
- Working across the Outer Eastern Melbourne region with flexible working conditions
- Competitive salary based on experience 12% Super Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550
Your role your impact
Do you have a passion for working alongside educators parents/carers and children preparing for school Do you thrive when delivering coaching mentoring and group training If so wed love you to join our SRF Allied Health team in Ringwood East!
What youll be doing
You will primarily support kindergarten educators within centres to strengthen their ability to assist children in 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten programs. Your work will focus on building educator capacity in the area of Wellbeing (Social Emotional and Executive Function) and working alongside other disciplines who will focus on Communication (Language Literacy and Numeracy) and Access Inclusion and Participation. By using evidencebased approaches your work will have a positive impact on the educators who are supporting the school readiness skills of their kindergarten cohorts.
Working collaboratively with educators you will help create an environment that promotes:
- Social and emotional wellbeing
- Emotional regulation and positive behaviours
- Positive social relationships and interactions
Our Psychologists will be required to:
- Build the capability of educators and parents through coaching modelling group training de-identified case consultation and other disciplinespecific supports
- Provide allied health support to kindergartens and local communities
- Liaise with Kindergartens the Each SRF Allied Health Team the Child Development Team Leaders and other key staff
- Conduct outreach visits to kindergartens across Knox Maroondah and Yarra Ranges
Who were looking for
To thrive in this role you will bring:
- A Degree qualification in Psychology and current unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in a range of areas of Psychology including child development school readiness and psychosocial and cognitive development
- An endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology (highly regarded)
- Skill and experience working with vulnerability and diverse communities
Whats in it for you
At Each youll be supported to be your best. We provide:
- Diversity & belonging We value all backgrounds abilities and identities and are committed to cultural safety
- Professional development & training Access mentoring individual and group supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning
- Boost your take-home pay Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
- Free confidential support Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family
- Employee benefits - Maxxia offer a range of benefits to their salary packaging customers including cashback from over 400 retailers (including supermarkets cinemas travel clothing retailers)
- Build Strong Connections Develop trusted relationships with families service providers and the community
- Supportive Team Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to inclusion and positive outcomes
To view the full Position Description click here or visit go to Work With Us > Careers > Open Roles and search for this position.
For more information or a confidential conversation contact Alysha Lohman Team Leader Paediatric Psychology at
Applications Close: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising periodso dont miss out and apply today!
Additional Information :
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Presentation Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Autism Experience
- Research Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.Join us and be part of a t ... View more
