School Psychologist – Gorokan High School

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government Full time

Job Description – School Psychologist – Gorokan High School (0000B2MF)

Location

Gorokan High School, Newcastle & Hunter Valley-Gosford, Central Coast and Region

Closing Date

29-Oct-2025

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

About the Role

Full Time: 1.0 FTE
Commencing: 27 January 2026

School psychologists play a key role in supporting student learning and wellbeing. They provide individual and group counselling, conduct psychological assessments, collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies, and contribute to school-based strategies for mental health and academic development.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide individual and group counselling, including short‑term therapeutic interventions within the scope of training and supervision.

- Implement the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service and current departmental priorities.

- Collaborate with principals, school executive and support staff to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

- Administer cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments, report results and collaborate to enhance learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes.

- Work with parents, carers and agencies to deliver appropriate school‑based support for students.

- Assist schools experiencing serious incidents and refer students or families to other agencies as needed.

Essential Requirements

- Knowledge and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG.

- General or provisional Psychology registration and active internship with the Psychology Board of Australia.

- Valid Working with Children Check clearance.

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

- Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

How to Apply

Apply online and include:

- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of the role.

- A résumé (maximum 4 pages) detailing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can support students’ wellbeing.

- Names and contact details of two recent professional referees (at least one line manager within the last 2 years).

- Responses (half a page each) to the following questions:

- Experience in counselling using evidence‑based interventions with 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 stakeholders to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes.

Additional Information

Benefit from professional supervision, continuing professional development support, leave (including recreation and flex leave), travel allowances, indemnity insurance and the NSW Department of Education’s Wellbeing benefits.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and persons with disability. If adjustments to the recruitment process are required, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au).

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

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in NSW and is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.

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