Middle School Psychologist — Flexible Term, Hobart

The Friends' School, Hobart, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on school fees

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Friends’ School in Hobart, TAS, seeks a compassionate Middle School Psychologist to support student wellbeing, mental health and development. The role involves individual and group counselling, assessments, and collaboration with families, teachers and external professionals to ensure timely access to appropriate support.

This fixed-term appointment runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with 80% FTE in Semester 1 and 40% in Semester 2, offering a supportive, inclusive working

Qualifications

• Qualifications in psychology and eligibility for registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in psychological assessment, counselling and intervention for children and young people.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, social-emotional development and wellbeing.
• Ability to assess student needs, develop intervention strategies and prepare clinical reports.
• Confidentiality and ethical practice in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to support students' mental health and wellbeing.
• Review student learning and wellbeing evidence and undertake relevant clinical assessments.
• Coordinate support for students with complex needs with families, teachers and external services.
• Promote safeguarding and risk management in line with school policies.
• Contribute to staff development and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Assessment

Education

Approved psychology degree and AHPRA registration

Job description

The Friends’ School in Hobart, TAS, seeks a compassionate Middle School Psychologist to support student wellbeing, mental health and development. The role involves individual and group counselling, assessments, and collaboration with families, teachers and external professionals to ensure timely access to appropriate support.

This fixed-term appointment runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with 80% FTE in Semester 1 and 40% in Semester 2, offering a supportive, inclusive working