School Psychologist

St Hilda’s School is one of Australia’s leading PP-12 Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls, located on the Gold Coast. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls’ education and world class facilities, the School has a long history of outstanding academic achievement, based on strong Anglican Christian values. It is committed to excellence in the education of girls and to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.

St Hilda’s School is seeking applications for the following position commencing 1 September 2025 (or as soon as possible) until 30 November 2026, with the high likelihood of an ongoing appointment.

Fixed Term, Part Time

0.4 - 0.6 FTE (2 - 3 days) 8.00am – 4.00pm

In order to suit your other commitments, we are willing to negotiate on the following areas for the right candidate:

- 2 or 3 days a week (0.4 – 0.6 FTE)
- Flexibility as to which days of the week
- Paid or unpaid time off during school holidays.

As the School Psychologist, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students. Working in alignment with the St Hilda’s School Counselling Policy, you will provide psychological support and counselling to individual students and groups. Collaborating closely with parents, teachers, and school leadership, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive both personally and academically.

Responsibilities:

- Provide counselling to students and their families experiencing social, emotion, physical or academic concerns
- Conduct appropriate assessment of student needs and devise appropriate strategies to enhance welfare and education outcomes for students
- To liaise with staff to ensure holistic support for students and devise and deliver preventative mental health programs
- To provide risk and safety assessments
- To provide referrals for students to the appropriate external health professionals
- To maintain accurate and up to date notes and files.

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements

- Formal qualifications at Degree level in psychology with post-graduate qualifications in educational psychology, child and adolescent psychology, student counselling or school psychology desirable
- Experience working in a school environment, with adolescents or liaising with schools an advantage
- Evidence of general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Current First Aid, CPR and Mental Health First Aid Qualifications or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- Occasional after hours work such as evenings and weekends may be required as we are a Boarding School.

As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Counselling Policy, Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School. The successful applicant must be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church’s Professional Standards Register.

Applications should be submitted by 9.00am Wednesday 20 August 2025. The School reserves the right to select and appoint prior to the closing date.

Contact People and Culture Manager on (07) 5577 7332 or employment@sthildas.qld.edu.au

We are seeking an individual who embraces collaboration and innovation and is passionate about joining our dynamic community which supports student and staff wellbeing and professional growth. We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities including paid clinical supervision for our School Psychologists.

Be a part of a community which promotes belonging and connectedness and together we can shape the future of our girls as we move into a new era at St Hilda’s.

6 August 2025Southport Queensland, AustraliaPart TimeHealthcare & MedicalPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

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