Contracting School Psychologist or Speech Pathologist

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity for contracting with real purpose.

Overview

We are seeking experienced psychologists or Speech Pathologists to join our supportive and professional team.We conduct assessments for students with suspected intellectual development disorder or developmental language disorder attending government schools across Victoria. These assessments provide information about students' individual strengths and needs and are used to support schools and families with educational planning.

Thisworkisagreatoptionforprofessionalslookingtotransitionfrompermanentemploymentpositionstocontracting/private work and we will support and guide you as part of this transition. Italsooffersflexibilityforthoseworkingpart-timeinotherrolesor/andbalancingworkandfamilycommitments.

To be eligible to apply for these roles you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. Appropriate candidates will also possess the following education, experience and capabilities:

Psychologist with General Registration or Speech Pathologist (registration with AHPRA/SPA)

Experienceworkingwithchildren,adolescentsandtheirfamilies

Experienceworkingwithinaschoolsettings(preferred,butnotessential)

Strongreport-writingskills,withtheabilitytowritereportsforthetargetaudience

Strongassessmentskills(criticalthinking,gathering/analysing/synthesisinginformation)

ProvenITliteracy,particularlyincommonapplicationsincludingMicrosoftOfficeWord,emailandwebusage

Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong administrative, communication andinterpersonalskills

Pleasenote:

Candidates are required to have their own assessment tool/s or have ready access to the sameviatheirownnetworks

At least one of the following is required: WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, approved nonverbal assessment tool. For Speech Pathologists CELF-5, CELF-P:3, TOLD-P:5, TOLD-I:5, CASL2, PLS5

If you currently work with DE, we/DE require an "Other Work (Outside Employment) Declaration and Approval" form to be completed

Comprehensive training in the program and report requirements will be provided, as well as induction,ongoing clinical support, and Professional Development (PD) days. The training, clinical support, and PD days provided will add to your annual professional development requirements for the Psychology Board of Australia.

At AKG, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.

Please click "Apply for this job online". If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 3727 1*** or email ***********@akg.com.au before you submit

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