At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multidisciplinary team to support students' health and wellbeing through assessments and interventions.
- Company: Department of Education Victoria, promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, generous professional learning, and access to fleet vehicles.
- Other info: Ongoing position based in Bendigo with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable students while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Psychologist or Behaviour Analyst with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified Psychologist or Behaviour Analyst to join the Student Support Services team in the Loddon Campaspe Area, based in Bendigo.
What can the Department of Education offer?
- Flexible work options promoting work/life balance
- Generous professional learning
- Mentoring and peer supervision supported by an embedded supervision framework
- Work with a diverse range of children and young people
- Supportive team culture
- Access to fleet vehicles
What is the role?
The successful applicant will be a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing a flexible service across four priority areas: critical incidents, acute issues/complex cases, prevention/capability building, and short to medium term intervention. This work will involve a range of formal and informal assessments and interventions as well as providing significant collaborative networking opportunities with local service providers.
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 occupational therapists. 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.
As a senior (AH4) clinician, the successful applicant would be expected to provide clinical leadership and support for multidisciplinary work across complex cases (e.g. mental health, behaviour, trauma-informed practice) appropriate to their discipline. The role may also include liaison with the Branch Manager and/or Team Leaders to support schools following critical incidents. This is a 1.0FTE, ongoing position based in Bendigo.
Required:
- Psychologist: A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology, full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA), a current Australian Drivers' Licence, and Working with Children Check. Board Approved Supervisor or willing to undertake training to become one.
- Behaviour Analyst: A Masters qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis as part of a verified course sequence as specified by the Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia (ABAA), Registration as a Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA) with Association of Behaviour Analysis Australia (ABAA), or as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB). At least two years' experience in the application of behavioural science in a school setting.
For more details regarding this position please see the attached position description. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Lenka Schirmer via email or phone.
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.
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.
Applications close 11:59pm on 02 November 2026.
SSS Clinician employer: Department of Education Victoria
Mornington Special Developmental School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both students and staff. With modern facilities and a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from collaborative support and a commitment to empowering students with intellectual disabilities. The school's family-friendly culture and community connections make it a rewarding place to work, where educators can truly make a difference in the lives of their students.
Contact Details:
Department of Education Victoria Recruitment Team
