Psychologist - South East Region

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!This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.60FTE), 45.6 hours per fortnight.About The DepartmentWorking for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .What Your Day Will Look LikeEvery 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.BenefitsFREE Group and Individual SupervisionFlexible school holiday arrangements - including work from homeOpportunity to accrue additional leaveConnection and consultation with other EQ PsychologistsCompetitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsOpportunities for individual and group interventions and assessments with a diverse range of presentationsUtilisation of regional resources and assessmentsManageable case load and record keeping built in to your dayA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunities and allowanceEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid reproductive and parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceWork-Life Balance, Variety and FlexibilitySuperannuation (12.75%) and leave loading (17.5%)Why work with usA 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 valueThe sense of belonging in a school,Professional development opportunities,School holiday flexibility,Supportive school and regional teams,Working with young people andWork/life balance as the best parts of working for Education QueenslandAbout The RolePlease note this position is 0.60 permanent FTE in the Scenic RimThis role is a permanent part-time position with South East Region Wellbeing Workforce.The successful applicant will work within a flexible cluster model supporting six schools which are:Darlington State SchoolHillview State SchoolMaroon State SchoolRathdowney State SchoolTamrookum State SchoolVeresdale Scrub State SchoolPlease contact the panel chair with any questions.Contact Name: Lee Gale, Senior Advisor - Psychology 0460 043 733Closing Date: 03 December 2025Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.Interested? To ApplyAttach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description. 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.Occupational group Education & Training