College Psychologist

The Australian Psychological Society Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional learning

Regular supervision

Substantial paid leave

Job summary

St Joseph’s College in Sydney seeks a College Psychologist for a full-time, ongoing role commencing 22 January 2027. You will provide individual counselling, support student wellbeing, work closely with the Wellbeing Team and liaise with parents and external health professionals.

Experience with adolescent males in a school setting and AHPRA registration are highly desirable; endorsement in Clinical or Educational and Developmental Psychology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the ethos of a Catholic College in the Marist tradition.
• General registration as a psychologist with AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Counselling experience with adolescent males and their families.
• Understanding of wellbeing issues affecting boys.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling to students and support overall wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Team and liaise with parents and external health professionals.
• Engage with the College community while maintaining confidentiality under senior guidance.

Skills

Counselling

Communication skills

Confidentiality

AHPRA registration

Education

Clinical/Educational Psychology endorsement

Job description

Founded in 1881 by the Marist Brothers, St Joseph’s College is a boarding and day secondary boys’ school, whose Catholic identity is shaped by Maristspirituality andtraditions. Governed by Marist Schools Australia, the College enrolment is approximately 1,100 students.

College Psychologist

Full time, ongoing commencing 22 January 2027

The College seeks an experienced and collaborative psychologist to support the wellbeing of students at the College. The position includes individual counselling, working closely with key wellbeing staff and liaison with parents and external health professionals. Experience working with boys in a school setting, and an area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Educational and Developmental Psychology is highly desirable .

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the ethos of a Catholic College community in the Marist tradition
• General registration as a psychologist with AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Counselling experience with adolescent males and their families
• An understanding of the broader issues relevant to the wellbeing of boys
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• An ability to work confidentially under the direction of the Headmaster and those staff with delegated responsibility

Benefits of working at St Joseph’s College include:

• Working within a vibrant and collaborative Wellbeing Team
• Highly competitive salary
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities
• Regular internal and external supervision
• Substantial paid leave

The successful applicant will work in a modern work environment, with a very positive and supportive culture, located close to public transport and free parking. Some of the benefits include salary packaging options, access to our state-of-the-art Aquatic and Fitness Centre, weekly yoga classes, professional development and complementary lunch provided daily.

Further information, including a comprehensive role description and details regarding the application process, is available on the College website www.joeys.org .

Child protection screening procedures apply.

Applications close at 4pm Monday 13 October 2026.