School Psychologist

Overview

School Psychologist role at the Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025. Applecross Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a motivated School Psychologist to join their supportive team. The start date can be negotiated for the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders; consult widely and work effectively with the Student Services team, students and parents.
• Provide direct student support and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school wellbeing programs in collaboration with staff to promote a positive school culture, resilience and mental health initiatives across all year levels.
• Work with students ranging from individuals through small groups to whole cohorts; support high performing students with tailored strategies to manage academic pressure and maintain wellbeing.
• Be an active member of the case management team, contributing to planning and intervention strategies that support student wellbeing and engagement; align with the school's core values of Personal Best and Mutual Respect to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with the Student Services team to identify and respond to emerging needs within the school community.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Hold or be eligible for provisional or 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.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation).
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a self-directed manner and as part of an interdisciplinary team with a range of clients and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.

Benefits

Working for the Department of Education offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Details are available in the department's benefits information.

Application Instructions

1. Apply online in two steps: Step 1 – Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two referees (preferably one your current line manager).
2. Step 2 – Attach your documents: your CV (up to three pages) and a four-page statement addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Documents to include

• CV up to three pages outlining employment history and professional learning.
• A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF.
• Any evidence relevant to the selection criteria listed in the JDF.

Your application must be received before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE992156

Application Close

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 01 October 2025.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We recognise and support the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Additional Information

Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or by visiting psychologyboard.gov.au. For further information about employment eligibility, refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) at the bottom of this advertisement.

Location

Applecross Senior High School (SHS), Applecross, WA, Australia.

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