Lead School Psychologist

The Role

Lead School Psychologist, provide professional leadership and support to a team of school psychologists across the Kimberley region, based in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra. The team includes graduate (provisional) and experienced psychologists. You will work with the other Lead School Psychologist to develop the team and lead professional development and practice standards. Travel within and external to the region will be required. The ability to provide Psychology Board of Australia (Board) approved supervision would be advantageous.

You will be directly accountable to the Director of Education and professionally accountable to the Department's Chief Psychologist, with practice guided by Department policies and Board standards. You will provide leadership and access to professional support and learning for all school psychologists, including ensuring professional supervision for provisionally registered psychologists to achieve the standards in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists.

The role ensures the quality of all school psychologists' practice meets professional standards and leads in contemporary psychological practices. Broad experience across mental health, learning, behavior and disability is required. You will provide direct advice to the Director of Education, principals and the system on complex issues and incident management.

Advanced Skills School Psychologist (ASSP) status is required for permanent appointment to a Lead School Psychologist position. Candidates with and without ASSP status are encouraged to apply. If no suitable ASSP candidate is identified, a candidate without ASSP status may be considered for a 12-month fixed-term period.

Candidates with ASSP status who are eligible for permanent appointment may negotiate for a three-year placement, returning to your substantive Department of Education role at the end of the term. This arrangement requires line-manager approval.

Learn more about how we support school psychologists on our website: Education WA – School Psychologists

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education offers a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and generous leave provisions. Details are available on the benefits page.

Based in Kununurra, this position includes the following benefits:

• Subsidised housing
• District Allowance of $7,436 p.a.
• School Psychologist Attraction and Retention Incentive of $10,731 p.a. (approved to 31 December 2026)

For information on all allowances and housing, contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and eligibility requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, contact Paul Bridge, Director, Education Regional Office, on (08) 9192 0800 or Paul.Bridge@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse-sexual orientations and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start
• have achieved Advanced Skills School Psychologist status for permanent appointment to this position

Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or visiting psychologyboard.gov.au. More information on employment eligibility can be found here and in the attached JDF at the bottom of this advertisement.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position
• Evidence of Advanced Skills School Psychologist status
• A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

The criteria align with Phase 3 described in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists.

• Demonstrated highly-proficient skills and use of scientific-practitioner models for system-level understanding and decision making
• Leadership in program development and interventions
• Ability to clarify and communicate complex concepts and provide feedback on professional practice, policy, direction and operation
• Leadership of strategic partnerships to build capacity and influence policy
• Engagement in professional activities showing self-reflection, flexibility, exemplary practice and learning communities

It is recommended you have attachments ready before applying. Applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE994870. Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies within the next twelve months. The Department applies a four-day breach period for this selection process.

Closing date: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider; Education Administration Programs

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025