<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about empowering young people through education and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of a purpose-driven, trauma-informed school that truly makes a difference?</p> <p>We're looking for a committed and compassionate Educational &amp; Developmental Psychologist or Senior Social Worker to join&nbsp;the Wellbeing &amp; Engagement Team at MacKillop Education's Specialist School P–12 – a vibrant learning community grounded in Catholic ethos and values. Reporting directly to the Principal, you'll be part of a team that believes in the transformative power of education to unlock every student’s potential.</p> <p>At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence. Our students are at the center of everything we do, and your role will be crucial in shaping a safe, inclusive environment where every learner can flourish.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We are open to either full time or part time opportunities within our MacKillop Education, Geelong program. The position reports to the Principal.</strong></p> <p><i><strong>&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria:</strong></p> <p>To be successful in this role, you will have:</p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.</li> <li>Practice knowledge relevant to working with students and families who have experienced complex trauma, and the ability to provide therapeutic assessments and trauma informed interventions.</li> <li>&nbsp;A well-developed understanding of social/emotional and cognitive disabilities and an ability to assist others to understand their associated implications.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><i>Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, please contact:</p> <p>Skye Staude at <a href="mailto:Skye.Staude@mackillop.org.au?subject=Educational%20%26%20Developmental%20Psychologist%20or%20Senior%20Social%20Worker%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Skye.Staude@mackillop.org.au</a></p> <p><i><strong>&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p><i><strong>Our offer:</strong></i></p> <ul> <li><i>Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay</i></li> <li><i>Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training</i></li> <li><i>Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges</i></li> </ul> <p><strong>You must have a:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Valid and current Driver’s Licence;</li> <li>Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);</li> <li>Valid Employee Working with Children Check;</li> <li>Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Our Commitment:</strong></p> <p>MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.&nbsp;Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.</p> <p>It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i><strong>Child Safe Standards&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p><i>MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.</i></p>