Psychologist - Metropolitan South Region, Education

Metropolitan South Region is seeking qualified general or provisional registered psychologists who have a passion to work with students, parents, carers and school communities.

Why this Role?

As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team working in a school, you will connect with students, staff, parents, carers and the broader community. This position provides services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.

The FTE is negotiable with both full time and part time fractions available and open to consideration with the successful applicants.

We are seeking psychologists and provisional psychologists who are interested in working in Secondary and/or Primary school settings in various locations in the Brisbane West, and the Ipswich area.

We are recruiting for a number of schools, including Brassall State School.

About Brassall State School:

Brassall State School, with an enrolment of approximately 600 students, fosters a nurturing and inclusive learning environment supported by a diverse, cohesive, and committed team of educators and staff. Central to its approach is a strong multidisciplinary team already in place, dedicated to supporting students with challenges through tailored interventions and collaborative care. This team works closely with classroom teachers and families to ensure each student has the opportunity to thrive. The school's culture emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to student wellbeing and success.

Making a Difference: The Impactful Role of a School-Based Psychologist

• Individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students, parents and families.
• Administer specialised psych-educational assessment of students with learning and/or adjustment difficulties including assessments of cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional, social and adaptive functioning.
• Coordinate or assist in the implementation of specific professional in-service training for teachers, parents, schools and other professionals in relation to supporting students' mental health and wellbeing.
• Support and manage diagnoses from external providers, monitoring students' progress
• Assist school communities to respond to critical incidents and provide counselling and support to affected students
• Identify needs and participate in the referral, coordination and planning of services for children, parents and families with other stakeholders including community health agencies
• Complete the minimum requirements for 30 hours of professional development activities annually in line with the Psychology Board of Australia registration standards

The school-based Psychologist reports to the base school Principal for operational and administrative matters. They report to regional Senior Advisor/s Psychology and/or Senior Psychologists for all professional practice and clinical matters.

What you can expect in return

• Part-time and full-time options available
• 12.5% superannuation
• Competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Annual leave loading (17.5%)
• 38-hour week
• Flexible work options
• Access to professional development and support
• Supervision provided to support AHPRA requirements (pro-rata)
• Opportunities to network with other student wellbeing professional peers within the region

Bring your professional experience into schools and make a real difference in supporting the mental health and wellbeing To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.