School Psychologist

School Psychologist - (0.2 FTE) - Merrylands Public School - 0000B480

Location

Sydney Region - Sydney - Greater West

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

26-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Contact Details

Phone number: 0436 848 652

School Admin: 99999999

Total Remuneration Package

Package valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122 – $160,983* plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available dependent on professional experience. *Note there is no automatic progression to the $160,983 SPAC salary level.

About the Role

Part Time: 0.2 FTE (Full time equivalent)

Location: Merrylands Public School

School psychologists are essential members of the Department’s school counselling service, working in primary and high schools. They provide counselling and psychological assessment of students to complement and enhance the work of teachers, aiming to strengthen learning outcomes and well‑being, and help families understand and manage their children’s learning and mental health needs.

This role offers unique challenges and opportunities for professional development and impactful work on the lives of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be based at Merrylands Public School and will have opportunities to work across the lifespan with primary and high school‑aged students. Working in a NSW public school offers the chance to engage with a diverse student population and communities, making a real difference at a critical time in children's lives.

School psychologists receive individual professional supervision from the Senior Psychologist Education and participate in group supervision as a member of the broader school counselling team. They collaborate with a range of school communities, colleagues, and outside agencies, leveraging a full range of skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

School psychologists are provided with opportunities to participate in continuing professional development and the NSW Department of Education will support completion or maintenance of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Additional benefits include a range of leave types, including recreation and flex leave, leave loading, travel allowances, and health and well‑being benefits such as the Fitness Passport program. The department covers indemnity insurance for psychologists while working in schools.

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

Merrylands Public School

The school has 625 students (including 9 Aboriginal students) and serves a diverse community; 95% of students come from EAL/D backgrounds and 15% have refugee experiences. It offers 23 mainstream classes and five support classes for up to 49 students with mild/moderate intellectual disability and autism. The school employs Real Schools restorative practices to support students and strengthen teacher capacity. Staff collaborate to promote each child’s academic, social, emotional growth, and personal excellence. Students access extracurricular activities in sport, creative and performing arts, debating, and cultural activities. Support unit students also access inclusive sport, CAPA, and therapy programs. The school values strong, positive partnerships across the community to promote the best outcomes and is committed to an inclusive, safe, respectful, and responsible culture.

For more information, visit the school website.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short‑term therapeutic interventions undertaken within the constraints of training, experience, and supervision.

- Engage with and implement the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.

- Work in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student supporting services to improve student learning and well‑being outcomes and implement departmental priorities.

- Contribute to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, and support schools and students with complex behavioural needs.

- Administer cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioural assessments of students, report on results, and collaborate to improve learning, well‑being, and mental health outcomes.

- Work collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and carers, and other agencies to develop appropriate school‑based support for students.

- Respond as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents.

- Refer students and/or their families and carers to other agencies that support student health and well‑being.

Essential Requirements

- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

- General or Provisional Psychology Registration with active internship with the Psychology Board of Australia.

- Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance.

- Current and valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between work sites.

- Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Special Notes

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population.

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 to the recruitment/interview process are needed to enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

This is a permanent part‑time position, 0.2 FTE (Full‑time equivalent).

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please apply online and include:

- A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that addresses the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the Role Description.

- Your résumé (maximum of 4 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge, and experience can support students’ well‑being.

- Names and contact details of two recent professional referees, who have known you for a minimum of 6 months in a professional context. At least one referee must be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years.

The following questions must be addressed (half a page each):

- Experience in counselling using evidence‑based interventions with a demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people.

- Experience in the psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and report writing.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve learning and well‑being outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds and needs.

Documents

- Role Description

- Aboriginal Education Policy

- Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance

- National Criminal Records Check

Additional Requirements

As this is a child‑related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number as a condition of employment if you do not already have one. For more information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Additionally, your employment may be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check to determine suitability.

The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques. Applications must be lodged electronically; no paper‑based applications will be accepted.

Traditional Custodians

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

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