School Psychologist Consultant

Overview

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Service Response are seeking to establish a pool of School Psychologist Consultants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Department of Education's Service Planning and Coordination Directorate provides the systems and processes that enable an integrated model of support to schools, enabling them to access the services and advice they need to address their student achievement challenges. Service Response is a branch of the Service Planning and Coordination Directorate, providing schools, regions and broader systems with operational and system support services including subject matter expertise, psychological advice and tailored consultation related to complex and challenging needs in education.

The Role

Service Response responds to requests for assistance from schools and provides access to expert services and psychological advice, with a focus on schools and students with the most complex and challenging needs. It also contributes to interagency responses to high risk and complex issues related to child safety and wellbeing.

As a School Psychologist Consultant, you will work flexibly and cooperatively within a diverse and skilled team, building strong working relationships by regularly communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be part of a team providing consultation to schools, regions and other stakeholders to improve systems and outcomes. You will facilitate collaboration between lead school psychologists, schools, regions and Statewide Services as well as external agencies in supporting the development of specific intervention programs for students with complex educational needs.

This role offers state-wide experience and the opportunity to influence systems-level change through cross-agency collaboration, policy development, implementation and evaluation.

General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is a requirement to work as a School Psychologist Consultant with the Department of Education.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
• 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
• Hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
• Complete the Department's training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
• Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• Complete the Department's induction program within three months of commencement

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position
• A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in providing specialist consultation, evidence-based assessment and interventions that contribute to system-level understandings
• Demonstrated highly developed skills in applying specialist knowledge and the development and evaluation of contemporary approaches and interventions
• Demonstrated high-level ability to communicate and clarify complex concepts, provide feedback and critical evaluation of the management of complex and challenging issues
• Demonstrated high-level strategic leadership skills and ability to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs
• Demonstrated high-level experience in coordinating specialised support and in providing professional learning to various audiences
• Demonstrated high-level oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE993711

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 19 September 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

Note: This job description has been refined to remove extraneous site postings and boilerplate while preserving all core role information.

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