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Psychologist role. Opportunity to envisage & grow our psychology service offerings. Participate in our outreach and PD programs.

Summary about this job

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work

Company: SPELD Victoria

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $85,000 - $99,999 plus super

Phone: +61-8-1714-3146

Fax: +61-8-2912-3064

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Detail information about job Psychologist. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Psychologist role with Victoria's peak body for Dyselxia & SLDs
  • Opportunity to envisage and grow SPELD Victoria's psychology service offerings
  • Located near Southern Cross Station in the historic Donkey Wheel House building

SPELD Victoria is the peak body for Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) in Victoria.  We work to serve the estimated 10-15% of Victorians with Specific Learning Difficulties (like Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia).  Our vision is that Victoria is a place where SLD like Dyslexia are widely understood and are no longer a barrier to individuals achieving their full learning potential.  We work with our members, government, schools and community to make this vision a reality for all Victorians with SLDs. 

We are seeking to appoint a skilled clinical or educational and developmental psychologist with capacity to envisage and grow the psychology service offerings at SPELD Victoria.  The role will suit someone who enjoys working with our diverse stakeholders, a great team player and flexible attitude.

The Psychologist works to:

  • Undertake diagnostic assessments of children, adolescents and adults with SLD like Dyslexia
  • Provide advice through SPELD Victoria's information and advocacy services (including via a new chat facility)
  • Provide occasional professional learning for teachers, other professionals and parents as part of SPELD Victoria's workshop and outreach program.

A full position description with selection criteria is available at:

http://www.speldvic.org.au/about-us/employment

Selection Criteria

Essential: 

  1. Current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and accredited Postgraduate degree in Psychology (preferably Educational and Developmental, Clinical or Neuropsychology).
  2. Demonstrated proficiency in psychological assessments, interview and intervention techniques with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. 
  3. Excellent report writings skills.
  4. Strong communication, interpersonal skills & ability to develop positive rapport with all age groups.
  5. Demonstrated capacity to work independently, flexibly, as part of a team, in a clinical role and in other roles undertaken as part of a not-for-profit organisation.
  6. Capacity to advocate on behalf of clients.
  7. Commitment to extend own professional development.
  8. Full-time role inclusive of Saturdays.

Desirable

  1. Extensive knowledge in the identification and remediation of specific learning disabilities.
  2. Knowledge of professional literature (research).
  3. Experience and knowledge of evidence-based instruction, in particular, for students with specific learning disabilities.
  4. Experience developing and running Professional Learning workshops.
  5. Experience in an educational environment. 
  6. Knowledge of the Victorian school system.

Application Process

Please forward:

  • your resume;
  • cover letter addressing selection criteria (max 3 pages); and
  • copies of depersonalized assessment reports in relation to a child and an adult client. 

Email to [email protected]

Applications close:  cob Friday 27 July 2018. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2 August at SPELD's office at Level 3, 673 Bourke St, Melbourne.

Any Questions: Please call Claire Stonier-Kipen on 03 9480 4422.

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