Middle School Psychologist | Student Wellbeing

The-Friends; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Friends’ School in Tasmania invites applications for a compassionate Middle School Psychologist. The role focuses on individual and group counselling, wellbeing support, and collaboration with families, teachers and external professionals to ensure students receive appropriate help.

The position contributes to a safe, inclusive learning environment and supports transitions between school levels. This fixed-term role runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with 80% FTE in Semester 1 and

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist with eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Experience in psychological assessment, counselling and intervention for children and young people.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.
• Ability to assess needs, develop interventions, and prepare clinical reports with evidence-informed recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to support student wellbeing.
• Conduct clinical assessments and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Coordinate support for students with complex mental health needs and support transitions.
• Collaborate with families, teachers and external services to develop appropriate support plans.
• Promote child safeguarding and mandatory reporting compliance.
• Contribute to staff development and lead information sessions on wellbeing.

Skills

Counselling

Assessment

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Psychology degree

AHPRA registration eligibility

Job description

The Friends’ School in Tasmania invites applications for a compassionate Middle School Psychologist. The role focuses on individual and group counselling, wellbeing support, and collaboration with families, teachers and external professionals to ensure students receive appropriate help.

The position contributes to a safe, inclusive learning environment and supports transitions between school levels. This fixed-term role runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with 80% FTE in Semester 1 and