School Psychologist

22 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ascham School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and professional behaviour to help the School achieve its objectives.

We are currently seeking a temporary, part-time School Psychologist to cover a parental leave contract commencing 13 October 2025 until 02 April The role requires 2 days per week in Term with the plan to increase to 4 days per week in Term We can be flexible regarding the days.

This is a term time only position.

What You Will Do

  • Support the educational needs, learning, development, welfare and wellbeing of students from Prep to Year 12 at Ascham, including the 130 Boarders

  • Assess the needs of the individual and cohorts of students

  • Provide individual counselling; group programs; and parenting support

  • Prepare student management plans and independent learning plans

  • Prepare referrals to external specialists

  • Facilitate professional learning for staff.

What You Will Bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology

  • Professional Psychologist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or counselling equivalent

  • Eligibility for registration with Australian Psychological Society (APS) and other relevant professional bodies.

  • Previous experience working in school and boarding environments is highly desirable

  • Ability to effectively work both independently and within a team, to ensure shared understanding of issues

  • Ability to innovate, develop and implement programs which meet students' needs

  • A commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds

  • Ability to work effectively with highly sensitive and confidential matters

  • A proven capacity to develop trust with students, parents and staff and guide the development and wellbeing of students

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to liaise and provide advice regarding student wellbeing to all levels of the School and to parents, guardians and wellbeing service providers

  • A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

  • A current First Aid and CPR certificate

  • A valid Working with Children clearance

Interested?

Further information, including a position description for this role is available at

If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on Friday 19 September 2025. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of our students, and our school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham's Child Safe policies and practices and our Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.

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