College Psychologist

Seymour; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Seymour College in South Australia seeks a dedicated Psychologist to join our Wellbeing Team on a fixed-term basis. The role supports students through individual counselling, group programs and collaboration with staff and families.

Key requirements include AHPRA registration, experience with children and adolescents, and ability to deliver evidence-based interventions. The position is 30 hours per week across 41 weeks, commencing mid February 2027 and ending 2027.

Qualifications

• Full registration with AHPRA is required.
• Experience assessing and treating children and adolescents.
• Experience delivering individual therapy and group programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and adaptability to new systems.
• Masters in Psychology is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Master's in Psychology

Children/Adolescents therapy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Seymour College, South Australia

Job Category: Other

About Seymour:

Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to develop young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.

Job Description

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.