Careers at CSPD

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. As part of a recent transformation of our system leadership structure, we have a Student Support Directorate that will develop and execute a range of strategies to respond to the wellbeing and mental health needs of our students. We are seeking a passionate and professional Comprehensive Assessment Coordinator to join our team.

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a collaborative and skilled individual who will coordinate and deliver a range of assessment services. You will deliver high level advice and proactivity in the area of supporting learning and teaching. You will work in collaboration with families and CSPD staff. More specifically you will:

• Coordinate the work of the Assessment team 

• Collaborate with schools and other professionals to promote school wide mental health and wellbeing initiatives

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students including the provision of cognitive assessments and ASD assessments

• Provide recommendations to leaders on approaches to address the needs identified by assessments relevant to the educational setting

• Engage with families to support their child and to strengthen home-school partnerships across different schools

• Liaise with external agencies and professionals to enhance student support

• Support leaders and staff to respond effectively to student welfare

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to design personalised plans for students

• Understand and contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of relevant strategic initiatives and operational plans

• Engage in continuous learning and contribute positively to a collaborative and respectful working environment aligned with the culture and values of CSPD
  
  

About you:

To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of CSPD along with:

• Have demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people

• Experience in leading and coordinating service provision

• Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA,  with endorsement as a Neuropsychologist or Educational and Developmental Psychologist  highly desirable.

• Experience in the formulation and assessment of children and families and the provision of diagnostic reports.

• The ability to build the knowledge and capability of school and system staff through professional learning.

• Have excellent communication skills in a variety of environments and settings.

• Be supportive of our Catholic ethos
  
  

Qualifications and accreditations:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications

• AHPRA Registration as a Psychologist

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
  
  

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education and an Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion quality education and lead the way in innovation and inspiring the future. We also offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, flexible work, wellbeing programs and professional development.

Benefits:

There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. This discount can also be claimed by staff members who are grandparents, step-parents, carers, or guardians.

But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration
  
  

• Salary packaging
  
  

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources
  
  

• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
  
  

• Extensive growth and development opportunities
  
  

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
  
  

• State-of-the-art facilities
  
  

Interested? Apply today!

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here. 

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.