School Psychologist Pool

Division: Various Education Regions

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Various

Do you have experience in school psychology and looking for your next opportunity?

We are establishing a pool of eligible school psychologists to be considered for part-time, full-time, permanent, and/or fixed-term school psychologist positions as they become available in our schools and regions across the state.

School psychologists are registered health practitioners who support the work of schools in enhancing student achievement, engagement and wellbeing. They work in a range of diverse education settings with students, school leaders, staff, parents, the community and interagency partners, applying their expertise in mental health, learning, human development, behaviour and school systems.

Whether you are at the beginning of your psychology career or an experienced psychologist looking for a change, becoming a school psychologist makes a real difference in the lives of young people and can take you to amazing places across WA.

Who should apply?

You should apply to this pool for fixed-term opportunities in schools and regions across the State, if you:

• hold (or are eligible for) provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia;
• have worked more than two years in a school psychologist role;
• currently employed on a fixed-term contract and are looking for further fixed-term opportunities; or
• currently employed on a permanent basis and looking for short term development opportunities elsewhere; or
• returning to school psychology and are looking for fixed-term opportunities.

The Department of Education offers rewarding career opportunities in public education and a range of attractive personal and professional benefits, including:

• Salary range from $90,977 to $146,769, depending on experience.
• Psychology Board of Australia approved supervision to support the completion of your internship program.
• School Psychologist Induction Program for all new employees, a two-year program of professional learning.
• 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation.
• 8 weeks' vacation leave (during school holidays).
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave.
• Subsidised accommodation and relocation where applicable.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online. Simply select "Apply for Job", at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and follow the instructions on your screen.

In order to be placed in the pool your application must include the following documents:

• the completed online application form;
• identification (i.e. birth certificate, passport, change of name documentation, marriage certificate). Please note we do not accept driver's licences;
• evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, including Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian work permit (e.g. citizenship papers, Australian work visa with date of entry - Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO));
• If you are eligible for registration but not currently registered, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility for registration (e.g. enrolment in the Master of Professional Psychology or higher degree program, or correspondence from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency confirming your eligibility for registration as a psychologist in Australia);
• academic transcripts identifying your course(s) of study, including copies of undergraduate degrees and any postgraduate qualifications (if applicable). Web printouts are acceptable. Your transcripts must clearly identify:
  • your name
  • university name
  • course name
  • units completed
  • current enrolment/course completion date;
• two professional referees - one of which should be your current or most recent line manager where possible.

Our public schools are located across 8 education regions and offer endless opportunities to live and work in Western Australia. When completing your online application, you will be asked to nominate the regions where you would be interested in working. Please only select those regions where you would accept a position.

After submitting your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive this confirmation, or if you encounter difficulties submitting your application, please contact Central Pools Recruitment on (08) 9264 5083.

EMAILED AND HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED