College Psychologist

Seymour College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Seymour College in Adelaide is seeking a dedicated College Psychologist to join the Wellbeing Team on a fixed-term contract. The role is 30 hours per week (0.68 FTE) across 41 weeks per year, starting mid February 2027 through to the end of 2027.

You will provide individual counselling, conduct assessments, liaise with staff and families, deliver wellbeing programs, and support staff with professional learning. Full AHPRA registration is required, with Masters desirable.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, therapy and intervention for children and adolescents.
• Experience delivering both individual therapy and group programs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgement, and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency with MS Office and confidence in learning new systems.
• Masters in Psychology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychological counselling and evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct mental health and psychometric assessments to guide support.
• Liaise with staff, families and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Deliver proactive and preventative programs to strengthen student wellbeing.
• Provide professional learning, advice and resources for staff and parents.
• Support the College in responding to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records and data in line with legislative requirements.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Communication & relationship mgmt

Confidentiality & professional judg e

MS Office literacy

Education

Registered with AHPRA

Masters in Psychology (desirable)

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.68 FTE)

Applications Close: 9 November 2026

Seymour College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate College Psychologist to join their Wellbeing Team. This fixed-term role is for 30 hours per week (41 weeks/year) commencing mid-February 2027 through to the end of 2027.

About the role:

SeymourCollegeis seeking a dedicated and compassionatePsychologistto join our Wellbeing Team. By working holistically with staff, families and external providers, the role strengthens theCollege’s commitment to student wellbeing.

This Fixed Term role works 30 hours per week, for 41 weeks of the year, commencing mid February 2027 and concluding at the end of 2027. The key responsibilities are to:

• Provide individual psychological counselling and evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct mental health and psychometric assessments to guide support.
• Liaise with staff, families and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Deliver proactive and preventative programs to strengthen student wellbeing.
• Provide professional learning, advice and resources for staff and parents.
• Support theCollegein responding to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records and data in line with legislative requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you:

As the successful applicant, you will hold:

• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, therapy and intervention for children and adolescents.
• Experience delivering both individual therapy and group programs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgement, and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency with MS Office and confidence in learning new systems.
• Masters in Psychology is desirable.

Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website.Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.

Affiliation: None
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Girl

600 Students
120 TeachingStaff
250 Non-Teaching Staff