Psychologist

Siena College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Siena College in Camberwell, Melbourne is seeking an experienced Psychologist for an ongoing, part-time role commencing January 2027. The successful candidate will join the Wellbeing Team to provide counselling to students and families, in a Catholic school environment.

Required are AHPRA registration and an APAC-accredited Master’s/Doctorate (or 5+1 internship). Prior school-based experience and commitment to student welfare are essential.

Qualifications

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, supported by an APAC-accredited Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, or completion of a 5+1 internship pathway.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Previous experience in a school setting.
• A solid understanding of the AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.
• Experience providing family therapy services is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to students in both individual and group settings.
• Provide consultation and support to parents/carers, teachers, College leaders and external professionals regarding student wellbeing.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and families on the psychological, social and educational needs of students.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential records in accordance with privacy legislation and AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.
• Administer screening tools for learning

Skills

Counselling

Student wellbeing

Team collaboration

Education

APAC Master/Doctorate in Psychology

5+1 Internship pathway

Job description

Siena College is seeking to appoint a Psychologist (Part Time) to commence 27 January 2027.

Ongoing Position | Part Time

Siena College is a leading Catholic secondary College for young women, located in Camberwell. We offer a welcoming and collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to the life of the College community. We are committed to professional growth, continuous improvement and fostering a culture of connection, inclusion and excellence.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Psychologist to join Siena College in an ongoing, part-time position commencing in January 2027.

The College Psychologists are part of the Wellbeing Team, and their primary role is to provide counselling to students and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to students in both individual and group settings.
• Provide consultation and support to parents/carers, teachers, College leaders and external professionals regarding student wellbeing.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and families on the psychological, social and educational needs of students.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential records in accordance with privacy legislation and AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.
• Administer screening tools for learning

The successful applicant will possess:

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, supported by an APAC-accredited Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, or completion of a 5+1 internship pathway.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Previous experience in a school setting.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to the AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.
• Experience providing family therapy services (highly regarded).

Siena College is an independent Catholic school for young women in the Dominican tradition. Siena College values and enriches our staff by:

• Promoting a culture of professional excellence
• Nurturing a professional staff culture that is inclusive, supportive and diverse
• Facilitating professional learning opportunities to build on the capacity of staff

The successful candidate must have the relevant rights to work in Australia and hold a current AHPRA Registration, Working with Children Check and Police Check.

Applications will be processed upon receipt.

Applications close 4.00pm on Monday, 23 November 2026

The Siena College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.