About Us

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) is a company limited by guarantee, created to govern 58 schools located across Western Victoria. DOBCEL and its administrative arm, Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB), work together to support the leadership of all Catholic Primary and Secondary schools, to promote Catholic identity, to deliver quality learning, provide effective stewardship and nurture respectful and trusting relationships with the community.

About the Role

The Psychologist works as part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on students who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging with their education. This role will act as a resource to support the Students, Staff and Parents.

The Psychologists Team at CEB combines working onsite in schools with online consultations. Travel is supported by access to a pool car and IT equipment is provided.

Key Responsibilities include:

Primary Intervention

fostering effective organisational processes that encourage a whole-school approach to educational programs, student wellbeing and behaviour management;
assist teachers to implement effective student behavioral, learning & inclusive practices.

Early Intervention

facilitate targeted classroom and group programs to minimise the impact of identified risk factors for students, e.g. social skills training, anger management, etc;
be a resource for teachers dealing with students who have been identified as ‘at risk’ of developing learning, social, behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Intervention

observe students in the teaching environment in order to identify barriers preventing learning, to help identify appropriate intervention strategies, and then to evaluate the efficacy of the interventions.

The benefits of working with us include;

be supported by a team of professionals with extensive experience;
make a positive contribution to the lives of children and young people;
enjoy a generous remuneration package and additional gifted leave per annum; and
a range of salary packaging options.

To apply, please visit the DOBCEL website at https://dobcel.catholic.edu.au/careers/ and download the role description and an application pack.

Applications must include:

cover letter;
resume;
response addressing the key selection criteria;
DOBCEL application form.

For a confidential discussion about the position contact:

Tony Perkins, Leader: Wellbeing 0417 007 166

Sarah Hanley, Talent Acquisition Partner 0488 148 612

Applications to employment@dobcel.catholic.edu.au close Monday 14 August.

DOBCEL is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

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