School Psychologist – Wilcannia Central School

Job Description - School Psychologist – Wilcannia Central School (20K Recruitment Bonus) (0000B1C7)

Location: Regional NSW - Dubbo & West NSW

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package: up to $177,146 plus incentives where applicable. Base salary ranges from $98,177 to $156,294, plus leave loading and employer's superannuation. Salary above the minimum depends on professional experience. Note there is no automatic progression to the $156,294 SPAC salary level.

Closing Date: 17-Sep-2025, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category: School Support Staff

Organisation: School Administrative and Support

Full Time: 1.0 FTE (Full time equivalent). Location: Wilcannia Central School.

School psychologists provide counselling and psychological assessment of students to complement and enhance teachers' work, strengthen student learning and wellbeing outcomes, and help families understand and manage their children's learning and mental health needs. This is a collegiate role offering professional development opportunities and the ability to impact the lives of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be based at Wilcannia Central School with opportunities to work across the lifespan with primary and high school students. Working in a NSW public school enables engagement with a diverse student body and school communities.

School psychologists receive individual professional supervision with the Senior Psychologist Education and participate in group and peer supervision as part of the school counselling team. Collaboration with school communities, colleagues, and external agencies is expected, with opportunities to use and expand the full range of skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Continuing professional development is available. The NSW Department of Education will support registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Benefits include various leave types, leave loading, travel allowances, health and wellbeing programs such as Fitness Passport, and indemnity insurance coverage while working in schools.

Find out more about working as a school psychologist on the NSW Department of Education website.

Wilcannia Central School is located in Western NSW on the Darling River. We serve Preschool to Year 12 with ~95% Aboriginal identification and around 96 students enrolled. We are a Connected Communities school, partnered with our local AECG, and focus on a holistic education with strong partnerships with Aboriginal leaders, families, and external agencies.

We emphasise small class sizes, student wellbeing, differentiated literacy and numeracy programs, and culturally rich curriculum. Staff engage in continuous improvement and opportunities for future-focused learning, STEM, outdoor education, and school promotion.

• Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including short term therapeutic interventions within training, experience and supervision.
• Engages with and implements the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
• Works with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement current departmental priorities.
• Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students and supports schools and students with complex behavioural needs.
• Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments; reports results and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes.
• Works with learning and support teams, parents, carers and other agencies to develop appropriate school-based support for students.
• Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents.
• Refers students and/or families to other agencies to support health and wellbeing outcomes.

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and the Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Valid Working with Children Check clearance.
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel between work sites.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Note: The successful applicant may be eligible to receive a one-off recruitment payment of $20,000 (conditions apply). If seeking ongoing part-time employment, payment will be pro-rata.

Applicants seeking ongoing full-time or part-time employment are encouraged to apply. For part-time appointments (FTE 0.1–0.9), an appointment will be offered at the desired FTE.

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If adjustments are needed for the recruitment/interview process, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

Total Remuneration Package

Package valued up to $177,146 plus incentives where applicable. Base salary ranges from $98,177 to $156,294 plus leave loading and employer's superannuation. Base salary above the minimum depends on professional experience. Note there is no automatic progression to the $156,294 SPAC salary level. Access to SPAC is available after progressing through salary steps and applying for Advanced Certification under the NSW School Counselling Service Professional Practice Framework.

If you are interested, please apply online and include:

• A cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of this role.
• Your resumé (max 4 pages) detailing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience support students' wellbeing.
• Names and contact details of two recent professional referees (from the last 3 years; at least one current or recent line manager within the last 2 years).

Documents

Role Description
Aboriginal Education Policy

Additional notes

As this is a child-related position, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance. National Criminal Records Check may also be required. The selection process will include various assessment techniques. Applications must be lodged electronically. No paper-based applications accepted.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW and acknowledge their continued connection to country and culture.