School Psychologist
2 days ago
About the Role
School Psychologist – 0.6 FTE (Full Time Equivalent). Location: Koonawarra Public School. Commencing: 27 January 2026. Base salary ranges from $101,122 to $160,983, plus incentives and leave loading, with total remuneration up to $182,461.
Key Accountabilities
- Provides counselling and psychological services to students individually and in groups, including short-term therapeutic interventions within the constraints of training, experience, and supervision.
- Engages and implements the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
- Works with the principal and staff to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement departmental priorities.
- Supports the social, emotional, and academic development of students and manages complex behavioural needs.
- Administers cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioural assessments, reports findings, and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing, and mental health outcomes.
- Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents/carers, and agencies to develop appropriate school-based support.
- Assists schools experiencing serious incidents.
- Refers students and families to other agencies that support student health and wellbeing.
Essential Requirements
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and the NSW AECG Partnership Agreement.
- 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.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply online and include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the role description.
- Your résumé (maximum 4 pages) clearly detailing how your capabilities, knowledge, and experience can support students’ wellbeing.
- Names and contact details of two recent professional referees. Referees must be professional referees from the last 3 years, known for at least 6 months in a professional context. At least one referee should be a current or recent line manager.
Applicants must also demonstrate the following (half a page each):
- Experience in counselling using evidence-based interventions and understanding of children and young people mental health needs.
- 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 wellbeing outcomes of children and young people, including students from diverse backgrounds and needs.
Documents required: Role Description, Aboriginal Education Policy, Working with Children Check clearance.
Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques. Applications must be lodged electronically; no paper-based application will be accepted.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au).
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