Psychologist

Lead clinical practice and make a lasting difference! Join the Department of Education as a Senior Psychologist, supporting student wellbeing, developing colleagues and driving evidence-based practice across the Ovens Murray region. Flexible work options available.

The Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join the Student Support Services team in the Ovens Murray Area, based in Benalla, Wangaratta or Wodonga.

What can the Department of Education offer?

• Flexible work options promoting work/life balance
• Generous professional learning budget
• Funding and support to achieve Board Approved Supervisor status
• Mentoring and peer supervision supported by an embedded supervision framework
• Work with a diverse range of children and young people
• Support and grow a positive team culture
• Access to fleet vehicles

What is the role?

The role provides educative/clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical and practical evidence-based supports and contributing to a positive team culture. This is an opportunity to utilise your extensive experience in sourcing and implementing evidence-based practice to support and develop colleagues and broader members of school communities.

Additionally, the role will also involve some provision of service across 4 priorities areas of critical incidents, acute issues/complex cases, prevention/capability building and short to medium term intervention.

Employment type: This is a full time (negotiable), ongoing position based in any of our Ovens Murray offices (Benalla, Wangaratta or Wodonga.)

About the Division

The purpose of Student Support Services (SSS) is to assist children and young people facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve their educational and developmental potential through the provision of a range of strategies and specialised support at individual, group, school and Area levels.

SSS comprise a broad range of Allied Health professionals including psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers and visiting teachers. SSS staff work as part of a multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing team within Areas, focusing on providing group based and individual support, workforce capacity building, and the provision of specialised services.

SSS do vital work in supporting students' health and wellbeing – particularly our most vulnerable students – and are critical to building an excellent education system that reduces the impact of disadvantage.

How to apply:

Applications should include:

• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (maximum of two pages); and
• A current Resume outlining your qualifications and experience
  
  Applications can only be considered if the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Position Description are addressed.
  
  

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jason Smith - Manager SSS via 03 5771 4457 or [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.