Educational Psychologist

St Patrick's College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Psychologist at St Patrick's College in Brisbane supports student learning, wellbeing and inclusion by applying specialist psychological expertise to educational planning and intervention. The role contributes to the College's mission and works under the Principal through the Dean of Teaching and Learning.

Working with the College Counselling Team and Pastoral Team, you will assess cognitive and developmental needs, interpret data, and contribute to learning support planning to

Qualifications

• Expertise in educational, cognitive and developmental assessment.
• Data interpretation and learning support planning.
• Evidence-informed intervention for students with learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychology support to learning, cognition and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the College Counselling Team and Pastoral Team to coordinate student support.
• Assess and support students with diverse needs including learning difficulties, disability, developmental differences, neurodivergent profiles and giftedness.

Job description

The Educational Psychologist supports the learning, wellbeing, inclusion and developmental needs of students at the College. Consistent with the College's commitment to the dignity of each young person, the role contributes to the College's mission through the provision of specialist psychological expertise that supports student learning, participation, engagement and educational success.

The Educational Psychologist is accountable to the Principal through the Dean of Teaching and Learning and reports to the Director of Diverse Learning. The role works in close partnership with the College Counsellors and the Pastoral Team to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to student support.

The role provides specialist expertise in educational, cognitive and developmental assessment, data interpretation, learning support planning and evidence-informed intervention. This includes assessing and supporting students with learning difficulties, disability, developmental differences, neurodivergent profiles, giftedness and high potential, and other educational needs requiring adjustment and support.

The Educational Psychologist provides expertise regarding learning, cognition, educational functioning and developmental needs. Therapeutic counselling and mental health case management remain the responsibility of the College Counselling Team unless otherwise determined by the Principal.