Part-Time School Psychologist for Public Schools

NSW Department of Education; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Indemnity insurance

Fitness Passport

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Travel allowances

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Psychologist at Eglinton Public School on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE). The role covers counselling and psychological assessments to support student learning and wellbeing, with opportunities to work across primary and high school ages and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, WWCC clearance, and a current driver's licence to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy, Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG Inc. and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy.
• General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Valid WWCC clearance – WWCC must be NSW.
• Current and valid driver’s licence and ability to travel between work sites.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including short term therapeutic interventions.
• Implements the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
• Collaborates with the principal, staff and student support services to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students and supports those with complex behavioural needs.
• Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments and reports results to improve outcomes.
• Works with families and other agencies to develop school-based support for students.
• Responds as part of a team to assist schools during serious incidents.
• Refers students and families to other agencies to support wellbeing.

Skills

Counselling

Psychological assessment

Collaborative working

Education

General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Psychologist at Eglinton Public School on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE). The role covers counselling and psychological assessments to support student learning and wellbeing, with opportunities to work across primary and high school ages and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, WWCC clearance, and a current driver's licence to travel between sites.