AHP2/AHP3 Psychologist

Overview

Join to apply for the AHP2/AHP3 Psychologist - Elizabeth South role at Department for Education, South Australia

Job reference: 689867

Location: ELIZABETH SOUTH

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About The Role

Student Support Services (SSS) works with schools and preschools to provide support to meet the needs of all children. The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of a service model that supports the provision of integrated and targeted services to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs. The Psychologist is a member of an inter-disciplinary team and works with children and young people with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, and exceptional needs (including giftedness) and their families. The Psychologist collaborates with preschool and school staff and parents to develop evidence-based psychology interventions that can be adapted for learning and home contexts. SSS values Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

At both the AHP2 and AHP3 levels, this position will work under the professional support and direction of the Senior Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Address a wide range of issues including learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and other professionals to implement proactive, targeted, and intensive interventions.
• Operate with professional direction and support from a Senior Psychologist.

AHP2 – Psychologist

• Deliver targeted assessments and interventions to children and students with increasingly complex needs.

AHP3 – Psychologist

• Provide expert psychological services and mentorship to other professionals.
• Work with students with complex and co-morbid conditions, including rare neurodevelopmental and behavioural challenges.
• Lead in the development and delivery of advanced interventions.
• Provide supervision and professional support to AHP1 and AHP2 psychologists.
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement.

Why Join Us

• Work within a strong, supportive, and collaborative professional community.
• Access structured supervision, professional development, and career progression.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
• Be part of a culturally responsive and inclusive service that prioritises Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia (both AHP2 and AHP3 level).
• Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor (AHP3 level only).

Desirable:

• Area of practice endorsement – educational and developmental psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling psychology (AHP3 level only).

Special Conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to employment, renewable every five years. The incumbent will undertake RRHAN–EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course, updated every three years. Please refer to the attached Position Description for all other Special Conditions.

Remuneration

AHP2: $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)

AHP3: $104,180 - $111,746 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)

Note: The position will be filled at either AHP2 or AHP3 classification level based on skills, knowledge, experience and level of responsibility.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Melissa Osborn, Senior Psychologist, via tel: or email:

Application Instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. These positions are to be filled at either AHP2 or AHP3 classification level, determined by skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position. Applicants of all experience levels are welcome to apply.

Application Closing: 23/09/2025 11:30 PM

Flexibility

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

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